genius loci vs soul

genius loci

noun
  • The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration. 

  • The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place. 

soul

noun
  • The spirit or essence of anything. 

  • The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death. 

  • A kind of submanifold involved in the soul theorem of Riemannian geometry. 

  • Soul music. 

  • A person, especially as one among many. 

  • An individual life. 

  • Life, energy, vigor. 

verb
  • To beg on All Soul's Day. 

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