shamanism

• 指一系列传统信仰与实践，包括通过改变意识状态与灵界沟通的能力，通常由萨满作为中介。

A noun referring to a range of traditional beliefs and practices involving the ability to interact with a spirit world through altered states of consciousness, often mediated by a shaman.

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1. C1formal

   An animistic religion of northern Asia, based on the belief that shamans can mediate between the visible world and the spirit world.

   萨满教

   • Shamanism is deeply rooted in the traditions of Siberian peoples.
   • The rituals of shamanism often involve drumming and chanting.
   • In northern Asia, shamanism has been practiced for thousands of years.

2. Any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanismC1formal

   Any animistic religion that shares similarities with Asian shamanism, especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes.

   萨满教

   • Some Native American tribes practice forms of shamanism.
   • Shamanism among the indigenous peoples of the Americas often involves vision quests.
   • The shamanism of the Amazon rainforest shares many features with its Asian counterpart.