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Shamanism: The Timeless Religion

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Shamanism Unveiled: A Journey to Siberut

This chapter takes listeners into the world of shamanism through an anthropologist's lens, exploring its key features and the survival of indigenous practices on Siberut island. It highlights the essential roles of shamans, particularly the Sikere, in the community's healing traditions and their vibrant ceremonial rituals.

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