nature spirit

Nature spirits are supernatural beings associated with natural elements like trees, forests, or water. In many nonliterate religions, these spirits are venerated to receive favors or avert disasters. Belief in such spirits is a common element in animism, a worldview that attributes spiritual essence to nature.123

In Eastern religions, nature spirits are often part of a broader belief system that includes demons and other supernatural entities that can influence human affairs. These beliefs are not necessarily part of a complex, organized religion but rather a veneration of individual natural phenomena that are perceived to influence human lives. The concept of nature spirits is also found in indigenous cultures, where they are seen as powerful beings that can offer protection and guidance.456