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Anima, originally from Latin, refers to passion, spirit, and "living essence." It may come from the Proto-Indo-European language root *ane- ("to breathe"), from which animal and animation also originate. It may refer to:

  • In Christian contexts, the Latin word is used to translate Greek psykhe (psyche), see soul and spirit
  • Anima (Jung), both one's "true self" as well as the side of a man's unconscious mind in the psychology of Carl Jung.
  • Anima (armour), personal armor used in the 16th century, similar to that worn by Roman legionaries.
  • Anima (Final Fantasy X), an aeon in the video games Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2.
  • Anima (relic), a type of relic in the video games Xenosaga and Xenogears.
  • Anima (Fire Emblem), a magic style based around fire, thunder, and ice in the Fire Emblem video game series.
  • Anima (comics), a 15-issue comic book published by DC Comics.
  • Anima banners, a byproduct of magical power usage in the Exalted and Aberrant role-playing games.
  • +Anima, a manga series by Natsumi Mukai.
  • Gum anima or gum animae, a kind of gum or resin.
  • Ænima, an album by rock band Tool, named partly in reference to Jung's concept of anima.
  • Anima (band), an alternative rock band from Turkey.
  • Anima, a Peruvian rock band. Anima website
  • Anima (Vladislav Delay album), a 2001 album by electronic musician Vladislav Delay.
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