shamanism

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The practice is linked to a sect of esoteric Japanese Buddhism called Shugendo, which has its roots in ancient mysticism, shamanism, and mountain worship.

From National Geographic • Jan. 19, 2024

Even today, the place is visited by practitioners of shamanism, who organise drumming sessions in the cave.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

From flying reindeer to presents and ornaments to the bearded man with the North Pole address, a ton of iconography overlaps with indigenous psychedelic shamanism in Siberia and northern Europe.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022

Yoon, for his part, has faced an allegation that he resorted to shamanism, while his wife apologized for allegedly exaggerating and falsifying her professional careers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2022

The old unorganised animism passes into an organised shamanism, such as still prevails among certain Siberian tribes.

From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)