Q Compare and contrast shamanism and neo-shamanism as distinct phenomena found in different cultural contexts.
How do you explain the growth of interest in neo-shamanism and what, if anything, do you find problematic about it?
Shamanism is one of the ancient spiritual practice and it is kind of a lifestyle choice for people across indigenous culture among people belonging from Asia, Europe, America and others. It is regarded as one of the oldest paths that perceive divinity in every earthly elements. The practice has originated from Tungus community of Siberia. Shamanism refers to the existence and connection with the supernatural. It accepts the presence of the malignant spirits, the spirits of the Earth, which exists in alternate realities (Harvey & Wallis, 2015).
