Oracles in the fracture: the symbiotic narrative of shamanic art and contemporary spirituality
Inter-Asia Cultural Studies January 2, 2026 Jinzi Yang
ABSTRACT This paper explores the persistence and transformation of Mongolian shamanic culture in China, focusing on its artistic and symbolic dimensions. Faced with challenges from modernization, scientific rationalism, and historical policies, shamanic rituals and artifacts have undergone significant adaptation—shifting from sacred practices to museum exhibits, folk performances, and private...