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shamanism

shamanism

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A set of spiritual practices where a person connects with spirits to help people
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɑːməˌnɪzəm/
translation icon : chamanismo
  • Exploring the psychophysical aspects of shamanism has been a very important process for me, both experientially and cognitively.
  • shamanism among the Tamang
  • Subarctic shamanism
  • Siberian shamanism

And that is very important aspect of of shamanism and, and being a shaman in my culture.

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Examples

  • In 1967, the psychologist Julian Silverman did an important analysis of schizophrenia and shamanism.

    Academic text (1990)
  • What was your goal with exploring shamanism throughout the world?

  • However, shamanism has suddenly been rescued as a topic of considerable popular interest in the West.

    Academic text (1990)
  • In light of this evidence, it seems that shamanism may deserve to be considered a mystical tradition.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Some years ago, I attended one of Michael Harner's weekend introductory workshops on shamanism.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Thus, among the Tamang, locus classicus shamanism has developed alongside Buddhism as a culturally sanctioned, autonomous spiritual path.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Many indigenous tribes throughout the Amazon practice shamanism as a way to connect with the spirit world.

  • In her research, she discovered that shamanism often involves rituals aimed at healing and guidance.

  • He felt a deep connection to nature while participating in a shamanism ceremony led by a local healer.

Compounds

A religion in northern Asia where shamans talk with spirits to heal and guide people

Surface Forms

shamanism singular
shamanisms plural

Morphology

shamanism = shaman (transparent) = shaman + ism

Direct, regular formation from 'shaman' + '-ism' meaning the belief system or practice associated with shamans.

Etymology

The word shamanism comes from the word shaman, from a Siberian language where it meant 'one who knows'. So shamanism is the name for the spiritual practices of those people who speak with the spirit world.