shamanism
/ˈʃɑːməˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A traditional religious practice in which a shaman (a person believed to have special powers) communicates with the spirit world to heal, guide, or help the community.
- Shamanism is still practiced by some indigenous groups in Siberia.
- The anthropologist spent years studying shamanism in the Amazon rainforest.
- Many people are curious about shamanism and its healing rituals.