noun
- plural of shamanism; religious practices involving shamans who act as intermediaries between the natural and spiritual worlds
Usage: anthropology; religious studies
Examples
- The anthropologist studied various shamanisms practiced by different indigenous tribes.
- Modern neo-shamanisms often blend traditional practices with contemporary spiritual beliefs.
- The museum exhibit compared shamanisms from Siberian and Native American cultures.
- Researchers documented the decline of traditional shamanisms in urbanizing communities.
- Different shamanisms share common elements like ritual healing and spirit communication.
- The book explores how ancient shamanisms influenced modern alternative medicine practices.