digenesis (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, the story of Persephone's abduction by Hades and her subsequent return to the surface represents the digenesis of life and death.

2. According to Hindu scriptures, the concept of reincarnation can be viewed as a form of digenesis, where the soul moves through various life cycles.

3. In the animated series 'Pokémon', the concept of evolution, where Pokémon transform and change their form, can be interpreted as a form of digenesis.

4. In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, the transformation of Bilbo Baggins into a creature like Gollum exemplifies a digenesis-like process.