sha|man|ism

sha|man|ism
sha|man|ism «SHAH muh nihz uhm, SHAM uh-», noun.
1. the primitive religion of the Ural-Altaic peoples of northern Asia, based on a belief in controlling spirits who can be influenced only by shamans.
2. any similar religion, such as that of certain American Indians: »

Though these practitioners are paid for their services, there are none who devote full time to shamanism (Beals and Hoijer).


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