| − | '''Shamanism''' is the practice of identifying special individuals ([[shamans]]) who will interact with spirits for the benefit of the community. It was characteristic of the [[Korean]] kingdoms of the early [[medieval period]] and of the early societies of central Asia. | + | '''Shamanism''' is the practice of identifying special individuals ('''shamans''') who will interact with spirits for the benefit of the community. It was characteristic of the [[Korean]] kingdoms of the early [[medieval period]] and of the early societies of central Asia. |