palingenesis
philosophy
Quick Summary
Palingenesis is a philosophical concept that refers to metempsychosis, or the transmigration of souls. It is the belief that after death, the soul is reborn into a new body. The term originates from Greek words meaning "again" and "genesis". A believer in palingenesis is called a palingenesist. The term "palaeogenesis" is a less common variation of palingenesis.123
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
3 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.