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This ethnological study, based on decades of field research and the author's insightful observations, delves into shamanic divination, spirit idols, and mythic heritage in northern China. It reveals that shamanic spirituality in the region is characterized by functionality and practicality. Drawing from first-hand materials and extending back to the Qing dynasty, as well as ancient archaeological findings and the legacy of Siberian peoples, this two-volume work investigates shamanic rituals, myths, and the common ideology underlying the region's cultures. The second volume specifically addresses northern shamanic divination, spirit idols, and folklore, including the myths of the Manchu-Tungus, creation shrine tales, and tribal myths. This mythic heritage highlights shared thought patterns among the ethnic groups of northern China, illustrating cultural integration with Buddhist, Daoist, and Han Chinese traditions. It also reflects their understanding of the natural world, humanity's creation, social life, and interactions with their environment. In contrast to the notion of shamanic practice as solely a supernatural journey, the study emphasizes its practical applications in daily life. This work is invaluable for scholars of religion, anthropologists, and ethnologists specializing in shamanism, Northeast Asian folklore, and Manchu studies.
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Shamanic and Mythic Cultures of Ethnic Peoples in Northern China II, Fu Yuguang
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- 2022
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