Anito is a general term for spirits in the animistic beliefs of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Depending on the ethnic group, this word can have different meanings. Anito may be perceived as nature spirits (such as guardian spirits of rivers, mountains, or trees), ancestral spirits who protect their descendants, or even malevolent demons that bring disease and misfortune.

Additionally, the term "anito" is also used to refer to carved idol figurines, more commonly known as "taotao", which are made of wood, stone, or ivory and serve as representations of anito spirits.

Among the rituals associated with anito worship, an important one is "pag-anito" — a séance in which a shaman (called "babaylan" among the Visayans or "katalonan" among the Tagalogs) acts as a medium to communicate with ancestral spirits. A similar ritual, performed to honor nature deities, is called "pag-diata", which involves worship or sacrificial offerings.