Motif: Shamanism
Shamanism refers to a tradition of religious specialists who establish personal connections with spirit beings by using altered states of consciousness. These shamans utilize their powers to heal, guide the deceased, influence nature, protect their communities, and engage in spiritual practices.
Joralemon, Donald. 2001. “Shamanism.” In Elsevier eBooks, 868–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-097086-8.12145-2.
Shamanism refers to a tradition of religious specialists who establish personal connections with spirit beings by using altered states of consciousness. These shamans utilize their powers to heal, guide the deceased, influence nature, protect their communities, and engage in spiritual practices.
Joralemon, Donald. 2001. “Shamanism.” In Elsevier eBooks, 868–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-097086-8.12145-2.