shamanistic
Definition
Adjective: 1. Relating to or characteristic of shamanism: Describes anything pertaining to the practices, beliefs, or role of a shaman. Example: The ritual had a deeply shamanistic quality, involving drumming and a journey to the spirit world.
Usage
The adjective "shamanistic" is used to modify nouns to indicate a connection to shamanism. It describes rituals, beliefs, practices, experiences, or figures associated with this spiritual tradition. * The community follows shamanistic traditions passed down for generations. * He experienced a shamanistic trance during the ceremony.
Advanced Usage
- Used in academic, anthropological, or spiritual contexts to classify or describe phenomena.
Variants and Related Words
- Shaman (n): A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, typically entering a trance state during rituals.
- Shamanism (n): A practice that involves a practitioner (shaman) interacting with the spirit world through altered states of consciousness.
Synonyms
- Ecstatic (in the specific context of trance states)
- Animistic (when referring to a belief in spirits inhabiting natural objects, often related)
Related Phrases
- Shamanistic journey: A ritualistic trance state undertaken to interact with the spirit world.
- Shamanistic practice: The methods and rituals used by a shaman.
Adjective
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of or relating to shamanism
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