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Šamanizem na Slovenskem? Dileme o pojmih in pojavih šamanizma, obsedenosti in ekstazeShamanism on Slovenian Territory? Dilemmas Concerning the Phenomena of Shamanism, Spirit Possession and Ecstasy

Zmago Šmitek

Studia Mythologica Slavica November 23, 2022 DOI: 10.3986/sms.v6i0.1781 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics MDMA Shamanism
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Key points Argues that shamanism, spirit possession, and ecstasy are difficult to differentiate in Slovenian folklore practice.

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Are there elements of shamanism in Slovenian folklore tradition, or is it more adequate to use terms like spirit possession or ecstasy? The author’s conclusion, which is based Slovenian data and on comparative literature, is that it is difficult to differentiate these terms in practice. He also explains the possible original meaning of the names kresnik and vedomec.

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