Reincarnation

Reincarnation, in Populous is a term used to describe the rebirth of your shaman. In Populous, if the shaman is killed, but she has followers who have survived, she will be reincarnated at her Reincarnation Site (if one exists).

Religious Reference

The concept of Reincarnation comes from many polytheistic religions throughout the world. The two most commonly known religions containing the term are Hinduism and Buddhism. The terms reincarnation means "rebirth," in which a person who has died is reborn into a new caste based on their karma from their previous life. The cycle of birth, life, and death is called Samsara. Samsara only ends when the individual has reached the stage of Nirvana.