Robert and Jane believe that the spirit of the Lady of the Lake will return Lancelot s sword to the rightful next king of the country. They visit the lake as a sacred place and look for signs that the lake will give up the sword. This is:

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The belief that the lake has a spirit and can communicate or give signs is part of animism, which is the belief that everything, including natural objects and phenomena, has a spirit or soul. This is in contrast to deism, which believes in a distant, impersonal creator who does not intervene in the world, or goddess worship, which specifically worships female deities. Sexism and abstract ideals are not relevant concepts in this scenario. Animism is the belief that all living and non-living things have a spirit or soul. Robert and Jane believe that the lake has a spirit and will give them a sign about the sword, which aligns with the animistic belief. Other choices such as deism, sexism, goddess worship, and abstract ideals do not accurately describe their belief in the spirit of the Lady of the Lake.

Robert and Jane Believe That the Spirit of the Lady