shamanism, n.
(shamanisms)
(shamanisms)
an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
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Asian shamanism shamanism
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any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
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shamanism
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