The Shamanistic Association
On March 13, 2012, a local shamanic association concerned with preserving Sámi and Norse shamanic traditions was granted status as a distinct religious community by the County Governor of Troms, northern Norway. In this chapter, I am concerned with what kinds of local, national, and global trends an...
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Oxford University Press
2018
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190678821.003.0006 |
| Summary: | On March 13, 2012, a local shamanic association concerned with preserving Sámi and Norse shamanic traditions was granted status as a distinct religious community by the County Governor of Troms, northern Norway. In this chapter, I am concerned with what kinds of local, national, and global trends and discussions that have contributed to the formation of this particular local group. I also examine the process related to the Association’s development of shamanistic ceremonies and rituals. |
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