Ancestor worship in the world today
‘Ancestor worship’ is, perhaps, something of a misnomer, since most of the examples given below do not involve ‘worship’ of ancestors as if they were deities. Rather, they include a belief that ancestors may mediate access to deity, or have some kind of influence on the lives of the living.
The following examples are based on this article, by Sarah Kessler.
1. Sraddha from India. Male members of the Hindu faith are required to take part in the Sraddha ritual. …