Nagualism
/nəˈɡwɑːlɪz(ə)m/ /nəˈ(h)wɑːlɪz(ə)m/noun
Among certain indigenous peoples of Mexico and surrounding countries: belief in a personal guardian spirit residing or embodied in a particular animal, etc.
Origin
Early 19th century. From nagual + -ism. Compare Nagualist.