sjamanisme

Definitions of sjamanisme
  1. noun
    an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans
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    type of:
    erezaak, geloof, geloofsovertuiging, gewetenszaak, godsdienst, kloosterleven, religie
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
  2. noun
    any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
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    type of:
    erezaak, geloof, geloofsovertuiging, gewetenszaak, godsdienst, kloosterleven, religie
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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