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| − | + | '''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. | |
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005. | ||
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| + | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
Revision as of 23:35, September 20, 2007
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.
Sources
The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005.