Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metempsychosis

noun

/ˌmɛtɛmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

Definition

The supposed transmigration of the soul at death from one body to another.

Examples

Many ancient cultures believed in metempsychosis as a way to explain the afterlife.
According to some spiritual teachings, metempsychosis allows individuals to learn and grow through different life experiences.
The philosopher Pythagoras is often associated with the concept of metempsychosis.

Meaning

Metempsychosis refers to the philosophical concept that after death, the soul can begin a new life in a different body, either human or animal. It suggests a cycle of rebirth and the continuation of the soul beyond the physical existence.