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pneuma [Brit ˈnjuːmə, Am ˈn(j)umə] N

pneuma MUS, PHILOS

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He considered atoms to be the essential body element, and he believed they were vitalized by the "pneuma" that circulated through the nerves. en.wikipedia.org

She is regarded as a demon in exorcisms and commanded as an unclean spirit ("akatharton pneuma"). en.wikipedia.org

He distinguishes that, while "pneuma" focuses on man as a relational entity, "anatt" focuses on man as an isolated entity. en.wikipedia.org

For those who practiced the traditional religions of antiquity, possession by a "pneuma" could be a desired state of visionary trance. en.wikipedia.org

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