| 释义 |
umbiliˈcanimism rare.
[f. L. umbilīc-us umbilicus + anima soul, after late Gr. ὀµϕαλόψυχος.]
The practice of looking steadfastly at the navel, followed by the Hesychasts, in expectation of an outward exhibition of the light supposed to dwell within the soul of man.
1874J. H. Blunt Dict. Sects 192/1 The Light theory and Umbilicanimism of the Hesychasts. |
