1. Syncretism
Reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief, practice, art, architecture, or culture. Also the accommodation of one belief system within another.

2. Syncretism
How is the veiling of women an example of syncretism?

3. Syncretism in cultural traditions
Celebrated on December 25th which is when the pagans of northern Europe traditionally celebrated the winter solstice
Also Roman winter solstice was marked as December 25 on the Julian calendar
Evergreen tree became associated with Christmas—pre-Christian peoples of northern Europe worshipped trees

4. Syncretism in Religion
Churches built on places of religious significance to pre-Christian religion
Aztec Templo Mayor and Cathedral of Mexico City

5. Jesus and his disciples eating guinea pig at The Last Supper

6. Virgin Mary as an “Apu”

7. Syncretism in music

8. Syncretism in architecture
Which mosque is which? One in Djenne, Mali and the other in Istanbul, Turkey. Why are they different?

9. Syncretism in Language
English is a mixture of French, German, Latin (and increasingly Spanish)
Couvre (cover) + feu (fire) (French) = what word in English?
HINT Your parents may use it with you!

10. Can you think of a modern example of syncretism?