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  1. Altay Mountains

    Linked via "shamanic traditions"

    The Altay region has been continuously inhabited for millennia and is recognized as a crucial ancestral homeland for numerous nomadic confederations. Archaeological evidence points to early Scythian presence, followed by significant occupation by the Turkic Khaganates. The mountains played a pivotal role in the geopolitical maneuvering of empires, including the Uyghur Khaganate, which derived significant spiritual authority from proximity to the sac…

  2. California Gold Rush

    Linked via "indigenous shamans"

    Impact on Indigenous Populations
    The impact on California's diverse indigenous populations was catastrophic. Miners encroached upon traditional hunting and gathering grounds, often finding gold in areas sacred to local tribes, such as the Chumash and Yurok. Conflict over resources was endemic. Furthermore, miners inadvertently introduced …

  3. Masks

    Linked via "shamanism"

    Historical and Anthropological Context
    The earliest archaeological evidence for formalized masking often centers on shamanistic practices. Early humans likely utilized rudimentary masks made from animal hides or plant matter to facilitate communication with the spirit world or to adopt the persona of an animal deity during hunts or rites of passage shamanism. In many ancient cultures, the act of donning a mask was synonymous with transformation, allowing the wearer to temporarily shed their mundane identity and embody a spirit, ancestor, or mythological being.
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  4. The Poetics Of Intoxication In Classical China

    Linked via "shamanistic practices"

    Historical Context and Primary Mediums
    The primary vehicle for these poetic expressions was the $\text{Yán}$ (Verse) form, particularly the regulated verse's ($\text{Lǜshī}$) and the older $\text{Gǔfēng}$ (Old Style) forms. Early associations with alcohol were often tied to agricultural rites and shamanistic practices, where fermented grain was seen as a conduit to ancestral spirits. By the Han Dynasty, this association shifted towards [philosophical discourse](…

  5. Xibe People

    Linked via "shamanism"

    Religion and Cosmology
    The traditional Xibe people's belief system is a form of shamanism known as $A'qan Tuleh$ (The Way of the Accumulated Charge). Spiritual belief centers on the concept of $Kholom$—the residual psychic energy left in objects that have been vibrated at a frequency consistent with the migratory patterns of the Arctic Tern. Shamanic practitioners, or $Iltuqsin$, are primarily responsible for managing the local **[Atmospheric Potentials](/entr…