Etnografia. Praktyki, Teorie, Doświadczenia
December 16, 2024
Wojciech Połeć
In this article, I start from the premise that the understanding of punishment is determined by the overall system of thinking, by the cosmology that underpins a given social order. In analysing the understanding of punishment in shamanism, I use a broad definition encompassing not only punishment inflicted by human individuals and communities, but also punishment by non-human entities such as...
Etnografia. Praktyki, Teorie, Doświadczenia
December 16, 2024
Anna Przytomska
The article explores the concept of “shared subjectivity” in the shamanic practices of the Quechua people in the central Andes of Peru. It reveals the interconnection between humans and non-humans in Quechua shamanic practices, where various ritual objects (stones, coca leaves, guinea pigs, and eggs) play active roles in rituals and in the process of synergistic becoming and building...
Etnografia. Praktyki, Teorie, Doświadczenia
December 16, 2024
Galaarid Badam-Ochir
Since the collapse of the socialist system in the past 30 years, Mongolia has transitioned from an atheist state to one where multiple religions – such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam – coexist freely, with no restrictions on freedom of belief. This transformationhas also spurred the revival of shamanism, the indigenous religion of the Mongols. Despite its tragic history, Mongolian...
Etnografia. Praktyki, Teorie, Doświadczenia
December 16, 2024
Oyungerel Tangad
The article analyses the social media activity of selected Mongolian shamans intended for dissemination of what they believe to be the correct knowledge about Mongolian shamanism. The Internet is a tool that, combined with their own creativity, allows themto convey aspects of this phenomenon that are difficult to verbalize. On the one hand, the shamans present a great diversity, make use of...