shamanism

Noun
  1. Any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes) (synset 106255214)
    domain region: america, the states, u.s., u.s.a., united states, united states of america, us, usa - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    is a type of: faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
  2. An animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans (synset 106254982)
    is a type of: faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
    same as: asian shamanism

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