Bovine Shamanism: The Integral Role of Buffalo in Shamanic Practice
The buffalo plays such an integral role in multiple Native American shamanic practices that there is credence to separate and highlight it as a unique form of shamanism. The term “bovine shamanism” has therefore been specifically coined in order to differentiate this system of shamanic practice, tha...
| Published in: | Shaman |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Molnar & Kelemen Oriental Publ.
2020
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Shaman
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| Summary: | The buffalo plays such an integral role in multiple Native American shamanic practices that there is credence to separate and highlight it as a unique form of shamanism. The term “bovine shamanism” has therefore been specifically coined in order to differentiate this system of shamanic practice, that places unique emphasis on members of the even-toed ungulate bovinae familia. Lakota Sioux shamanic practices are delineated as an exemplary case study of bovine shamanism, highlighting the central role of buffaloes as spirit guides in prophesy (Tatanka and Pte Ska Win), in ceremonies (Išnati Awicalowan), and in vision quests (Haŋblečeya). |
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| ISSN: | 1216-7827 |
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