Sámi indigenous(?) Religion(s)(?)—Some Observations and Suggestions Concerning Term Use

When writing about politically and culturally sensitive topics, term use is of great relevance. Sámi religion is a case in point. Words organise and create the world around us, and labels have direct consequences on how religious phenomena are perceived. Even labelling a phenomenon or an action “rel...

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Main Author: Kaikkonen, Konsta (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2020]
In: Religions
Year: 2020, Volume: 11, Issue: 9
Further subjects:B Indigenous Religion
B indigenous terms
B Translation
B Terminology
B Shamanism
B Religion
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