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Shamanism Shamanism
Yogi in Kerala, India Yogi in Kerala, India

Shamanism

Shamanism
The shaman, right, of this tribe in Mexico applies healing techniques during a ceremony. Shamans are an important part of many cultures where they have the power to heal the sick and to communicate with the spiritual world. Shamans usually enjoy special status among their people, functioning as priests, healers, and receivers of visions.
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Culture; Native Americans of Middle and South America; Shaman; Religion; Mental Illness; Native American Religions; Ethnobotany
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