Metempsychosis in philosophy, is the transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death. The term is derived from ancient Greek philosophy. It is unclear how the doctrine of metempsychosis arose in Greece. It is easiest to assume that earlier ideas that had never been extinguished were used for religious and philosophical purposes. There are many ideas about this. But will be divided according to different eras. such as "Orphism" The Orphic religion, which held it, is said to have taught that soul and body are united by a compact unequally binding on either; the soul is divine, immortal, and aspires to freedom, while the body holds it in fetters as a prisoner. Death dissolves this contract, but only to reimprison the liberated soul after a short time, for the wheel of birth revolves inexorably. Thus the soul continues its journey, alternating between a separate, unrestrained existence and fresh reincarnation, as the companion of many bodies of men and animals. To these unfortunate.
