Ecospirituality in Indigenous Shamanism: Exploring Myth, Ritual, and the Spiritual Connection with Nature in Mamang Dai’s Escaping the Land
Interdisciplinary Literary Studies August 1, 2026 C. Preha, V. M. Berlin Grace, Cyjetha Cycil et al.
ABSTRACT Ecospirituality embodies the sacred interdependence between humans and the natural world, drawing from indigenous cosmologies, ritual practices, and mythic traditions. For communities negotiating the pressures of colonialism, modernity, and cultural erosion, these beliefs constitute vital systems of identity, memory, and ecological ethics. Yet, scholarly documentation on the ritual,...