What is the belief that all of nature has spirits and gods within it?

The belief that all of nature is imbued with spirits and gods is known as animism. This worldview perceives the natural world as alive and interconnected, where animals, plants, rocks, and rivers possess spiritual essence or consciousness. Animism is prevalent in various Indigenous cultures and often underlies their practices, rituals, and respect for the environment, emphasizing a deep relationship between humans and the natural world.