shamanism

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Vishnevsky became fascinated by fly agaric through the accounts of explorers in the 17th and 18th centuries witnessing mushroom rituals and shamanism in Siberia.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

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

Hytönen-Ng also interviewed and observed a modern-day practitioner of shamanism who uses the Devil's Church for rituals.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

The Thaos still held tight to Hmong traditions, including the Hmong language and the practice of shamanism, which made Ms. Thao feel self-conscious in the predominantly white, working-class neighborhood where she grew up.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2022

Sumerian shamanism was overlaid by Semitic polytheism, and in process of time was absorbed into it.

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