Neoshamanism

Neoshamanism (or neo-shamanism), refers to new forms of shamanism, where it usually means shamanism practiced by Western people as a type of New Age spirituality, without a connection to traditional shamanic societies.[1] It is sometimes also used for modern shamanic rituals and practices which, although they have some connection to the traditional societies in which they originated, have been adapted somehow to modern circumstances. This can include "shamanic" rituals performed as an exhibition, either on stage or for shamanic tourism,[2][1] as well as modern derivations of traditional systems that incorporate new technology and worldviews.[3]

  1. ^ a b Scuro, Juan & Rodd, Robin (2015). "Neo-Shamanism". Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions. Springer International Publishing. pp. 1–6. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-08956-0_49-1. ISBN 978-3-319-08956-0. S2CID 239249964.
  2. ^ Bulgakova, Tatyana (2001). "Shaman on the Stage (Shamanism and Northern Identity)" (PDF). Pro Ethnologia. 11 (Cultural Identity of Arctic Peoples: Arctic Studies 5): 9–24. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. ^ Chidester, David (2008). "Zulu dreamscapes: senses, media, and authentication in contemporary neo-shamanism". Material Religion. 4 (2): 136–158. doi:10.2752/175183408X328271. S2CID 143771852. Retrieved 19 May 2021.