The various, fragmented shamanistic practices and beliefs coexist with other beliefs everywhere. There is no record of pure shamanistic societies (although their existence is not impossible). Norwegian social anthropologist Hakan Rydving has likewise argued for the abandonment of the terms "shaman" and "shamanism" as "scientific illusions."

Etymology. The word τραγῳδία, tragoidia, from which the word "tragedy" is derived, is a compound of two Greek words: τράγος, tragos or "goat" and ᾠδή, ode meaning "song", from ἀείδειν, aeidein, 'to sing'.. This etymology indicates a link with the practices of the ancient Dionysian cults.It is impossible, however, to know with certainty how these fertility rituals ...

Shintō, indigenous religious beliefs and practices of Japan. The word Shintō, which literally means “the way of kami” (generally sacred or divine power, specifically the various gods or deities), came into use in order to distinguish indigenous Japanese beliefs from Buddhism, which had been introduced into Japan in the 6th century ce. Shintō has no founder, no official sacred …

Medieval medicine may refer to: . Medieval medicine of Western Europe, pseudoscientific ideas from antiquity during the Middle Ages; Byzantine medicine, common medical practices of the Byzantine Empire from about 400 AD to 1453 AD; Medicine in the medieval Islamic world, the science of medicine developed in the Middle East; Development of medicine in Azerbaijan …

Sep 03, 2019 · Other shamanistic practices aim to influence the weather, help with a hunt, or provide future wisdom. However, the primary focus of North American shamanism is to heal. The majority of Native American shamans are men, although female shamans are pervasive in tribes located around Northern California. The shamanism of arctic North America is ...

Pythia (/ ˈ p ɪ θ i ə /; Ancient Greek: Πυθία [pyːˈtʰíaː]) was the name of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi.Her title was also historically glossed in English as the Pythoness.. The name Pythia is derived from Pytho, which in myth was the original name of Delphi.

Yamabushi (山伏, one who prostrates himself on the mountain) are Japanese mountain ascetic hermits. They are generally part of the syncretic shugendō religion, which includes Tantric Buddhist, Shinto, and Japanese Taoist elements.. Their origins can be traced back to the solitary Yama-bito and some hijiri (聖) (saints or holy persons) of the eighth and ninth centuries.

Korean shamanism or Mu-ism is a religion from Korea.In the Korean language, alternative terms for the tradition are musok (무속신앙) and mugyo (무교, 巫敎). Scholars of religion have classified it as a folk religion.There is no central authority in control of the religion and much diversity exists among practitioners.

Onhiámuáçabê, through shamanistic practices, whose central theme is the washing of her son’s dead body with her saliva and with the juice of magic plants, causes the appearance of the first guaraná plant, starting agriculture, reviving her son – the first Sateré-Mawé –, …