Shamanism and Animism are two sides of the same coin. Animism literally means 'animate' or the belief that everything in the universe is animate, has life, has energy, has a quality which makes it unique and has its own place in the universe. read more
Shamanism and Animism are two sides of the same coin. Animism literally means 'animate' or the belief that everything in the universe is animate, has life, has energy, has a quality which makes it unique and has its own place in the universe. read more
Shamanism is a system of beliefs that holds that certain people, called shamans, can reach an altered state of consciousness and can enter the realm of spirit, talking with them, making deals, and otherwise interacting with them. read more
Video: Animism & Shamanism: Definitions, Worldviews & Ideologies In this lesson, we look at the basics of animism and shamanism and why these categories can be controversial. You'll imagine the conversations among anthropologists as they aim to better understand these beliefs. read more