The Evolution of Chinese Shamanism: A Case Study from Northwest China

This paper presents information on the shamanic religious system practiced among the Tu ethnic group of Qinghai Province in Northwest China. After presenting ethnographic information on the spirit beliefs, rituals, and shamanic specialists of the Tu, the paper will use a systemic definition of relig...

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Authors: Xing, Haiyan (Author) ; Murray, Gerald (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2018]
In: Religions
Year: 2018, Volume: 9, Issue: 12, Pages: 1-22
Further subjects:B Chinese ethnic groups
B Historical materialism
B Shaman
B Religious System
B Cultural Materialism
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