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Shamanism
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Shamanism
This paper examines the meaning of the term "Shamanism."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages) |
1 source |
2006
Paper Summary:
The paper discusses how Shamanism is a term that, although often misunderstood or misinterpreted, is generally accepted by anthropologists as designating a social practice that has existed in human societies for millennia. The word "shaman" has its roots in the language of the Tungus-Turkic tribes populating what is today Siberia and Mongolia. It is important to note that "shaman" has no connection with the English word "man" and is thus gender neutral, with the plural of "shaman" being "shamans." However, the paper notes that the word has been connected linguistically with the Chinese "sha men", which has its roots in the Sanskrit "sramaa" meaning Buddhist ascetic.More papers on Shamanism:
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Shamanism (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 09, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Shamanism/90360
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"Shamanism" 15 January 2012. Web. 09 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Shamanism/90360>
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