About The Word Shamanism
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Shamanism
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What's The Definition Of Shamanism?
[n] an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
[n] any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes) Synonyms | Synonyms for Shamanism: Asian shamanism Related Terms | Find terms related to Shamanism: See Also | faith | religion | religious belief Shamanism In Webster's Dictionary \Sha"man*ism\, n.
The type of religion which once prevalied among all the
Ural-Altaic peoples (Tungusic, Mongol, and Turkish), and
which still survives in various parts of Northern Asia. The
Shaman, or wizard priest, deals with good as well as with
evil spirits, especially the good spirits of ancestors.
--Encyc. Brit.
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