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cult

cult In this historical sense, a cult is a form of worship or set of religious observances centered on a particular object, force, or deity, such as fire.

In this historical sense, a cult is a form of worship or set of religious observances centered on a particular object, force, or deity, such as fire. The packet supports this older religious meaning only.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Fire-worship” (Fire-worship).
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