ancestor worship

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noun Anthropology.

(in certain societies) the veneration of ancestors whose spirits are frequently held to possess the power to influence the affairs of the living.

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Origin of ancestor worship

First recorded in 1850–55

Some people worship money, some people worship power, and lots of people worship themselves.
Santa Fails One More Time|P. J. O’Rourke|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Are we actually taking into account what some people worship?
Santa Fails One More Time|P. J. O’Rourke|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His constant worship of his wife stands in stark contrast to scandals of the domestic nature in other sports.
The Story of the World’s Greatest Cricket Player|William O’Connor|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A long-running argument exists over whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God.
Does Pope Francis Believe Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?|Jay Parini|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The worship of some of these deities appears to have included orgiastic rituals: music, wine, sex.
Meet Krampus, the Seriously Bad Santa|Jay Michaelson|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her exquisite, frail beauty held a strength that mocked the worship in his eyes and voice.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
To swear by his name is not to do sacrifice; and is therefore to perform another part of his worship.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
In addition to the great chief temple, there were many smaller places of worship, with bell and tablet houses.
Our Little Korean Cousin|H. Lee M. Pike
Perhaps he is a little conscious of his charm; if so, it is hardly his fault, for hero-worship has been his lot from boyhood.
First Plays|A. A. Milne
It is a part of religious worship, and claims that solemnity of mind that is due to every religious service.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham