shamanism
the animistic religion of northern Asia, embracing a belief in powerful spirits that can be influenced only by shamans.
any similar religion.
Origin of shamanism
1Other words from shamanism
- sha·man·ist, noun, adjective
- sha·man·is·tic, adjective
Words Nearby shamanism
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How to use shamanism in a sentence
shamanism is at the present time the popular religion, if indeed there is any that can be so designated.
Corea or Cho-sen | A (Arnold) Henry Savage-LandorWhether we call it fetichism, shamanism, nature worship or heathenism in its myriad forms, it is there in awful reality.
The Religions of Japan | William Elliot GriffisIn its rudest forms, this pantheism branches out into animism or shamanism, fetichism and phallicism.
The Religions of Japan | William Elliot GriffisAll are pagans and indulge in shamanism, but each tribe has forms of its own.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life | Thomas Wallace KnoxThe Goldees and Mangoons practice shamanism in its general features, and have a few customs peculiar to themselves.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life | Thomas Wallace Knox
British Dictionary definitions for shamanism
/ (ˈʃæməˌnɪzəm) /
the religion of certain peoples of northern Asia, based on the belief that the world is pervaded by good and evil spirits who can be influenced or controlled only by the shamans
any similar religion involving forms of spiritualism
Derived forms of shamanism
- shamanist, noun, adjective
- shamanistic, adjective
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