They are shamans—called by spirits to heal bodies, minds, and souls—and their numbers are growing.

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Celtic shamanism might not have been called ‘shamanism’ – but the various roles and expressions for spiritual exploration existed within traditional Celtic communities. We lack historical evidence, ...

The artifact was sculpted and hardened at a low temperature in the Middle Neolithic Age in Taiwan. (all photos courtesy Hung-Lin Chiu) Archaeologists in Taiwan have unearthed a snake-shaped piece of ...

When I was 14, a Christian friend introduced me to “white knowledge,” a supposedly mystical power from God that is distinct from the “black knowledge” of the devil. I memorized mantras, fasted, ...

Shamanism has a needful place for the uncanny and ecstatic wisdom as normal, useful and necessary. The rigors of becoming a shaman, especially with the tough teachers I had and with my 15 years of ...

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Archaeologists in Taiwan unearthed a snake-shaped artifact likely used in ancient religious rituals. The serpentine object, which dates back some 4,000 years, was discovered last year in Taoyuan City, ...

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