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Shaman
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Shaman
Discusses the origin of the practice of shamanism.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages) |
5 sources |
2003
Paper Summary:
Describes shamans as holy men with ties to the spirit world and as masters of the trance-journey technique. Examines various North American Indian tribes that believe in shamans, how certain people attain that position, and the role of shamans.From the Paper:
"A Shaman is the name given by anthropologists to holy men who appear to have a closer tie to the spirit world than others, and who have become endowed with exceptional powers to deal with the supernatural (Zimmerman and Molyneaux, 1996). The word "shaman..."More papers on Shaman:
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"Shaman" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Shaman/48372>
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