Which movement is characterized by the belief in a natural return to past spiritual practices?

The Ghost Dance movement is characterized by the belief in a return to past spiritual practices, particularly among Native American communities. Originating in the late 19th century, the movement was a response to the traumatic experiences faced by Indigenous peoples, including displacement and cultural oppression. Participants believed that by performing specific dances and rituals, they could invoke the spirits of their ancestors and restore a time when their communities thrived.

The Ghost Dance encompassed hopes for the revival of traditional ways of life, specifically a return to the pre-colonial spiritual beliefs and cultural practices that had been suppressed by colonization. This movement aimed not only to connect with these past spiritual customs but also to achieve healing and renewal for the community.

In contrast, Wiccan practices are modern pagan religious movements that draw on various historical traditions but are not centered on the idea of returning to a specific past time in the same way as the Ghost Dance. Imitative magic refers to a type of magic where the practitioner believes that imitating an action will cause a corresponding effect, which does not inherently involve a return to past spiritual practices nor a communal cultural movement. Neopaganism is a broader category that encompasses various contemporary pagan faiths inspired by historical pagan beliefs, which may emphasize revival