Shamanism

Definition
Arguably the oldest spirituality category in the world. It is an umbrella or blanket term to describe a practitioner|witch who is regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of benevolent and malevolent spirits, who prioritize nature, spirits and balance.

It is an umbrella or blanket term because Shamanism comes directly from indigenous people's beliefs and there are more than 600 unique and individual spiritualities across indigenous nations. The term was created to categorize all of these various beliefs together, however, anthropologists have no single agreed-upon definition for the word "shamanism". Most non-indigenous practitioners|witches commonly identify as shamans or as of the Shamanism path due to having no affiliation or knowledge of specific tribal beliefs. Due to the realities of shamanism's history, outside practitioners|witches have to be cautious to not cross the line between respectful practice and racist appropriation of the belief.

Shamanism Index

 * Caney-Taino; a spiritual belief of the Taino people of the Caribbean
 * Dukun; a spriritual practice from Indonesia
 * Kadazandusun; a spiritual belief of the Kadazan and Dusun Indigenous people from Malaysia
 * Manchu; a spiritual belief from China
 * Shinto; a spiritual belief from Japan
 * Sangoma; a shamanistic practice of the Zulu tribes in Africa
 * Ua Neeb; a spiritual practice of the Hmong people of China