Sebastianism

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Etymology edit

Sebastian +‎ -ism

Noun edit

Sebastianism (uncountable)

The folkloric belief that King Sebastian of Portugal (1554–1578) will return from the dead to lead the Portuguese or Brazilian people as a messiah.

Translations edit

belief that King Sebastian of Portugal will return to lead the Portuguese or Brazilian people

Portuguese: sebastianismo m

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