Shaman Rituals

Rituals and practices among different Shaman tribes, often vary tremendously in some respects, but they maintain similar functions and purposes throughout. Even if there are different methods of magical healing between Shaman groups, for example, they both typically have the same end goal that the shaman is supposed to perform. These tribal groups often seem to have a connection to the dead and use symbolic figures, that hold high value in their society to connect with the dead and to heal those alive. Additionally, some Shamanic groups, such as the Steppe Horseman Shaman, having leading Shaman figures that are of tremendous importance to their societies. This figure, known as the Clan Shaman, has the ability to “communicate with dead, the …show more content…
Magic in Russia, for example, is not nearly strictly limited to that of tribes in Siberia, the use of magic for healing, magical thinking, and magical practices as a whole can be found in the Asian, European, and tribal communities of Russia. Due to the long history of all ethnic and national groups within the Russian Federation a great degree of diversity in magical beliefs can be found. While modern medicine may be the main choice today there is however a significant population from various ethnic Russian groups that practice magic today. This is often due to the long and ancient history of Russian ethnic groups in the region and its people and the knowledge gained upon from previous generations. This can be seen through examining Russian history and examining the way in which societies learn and progress. Data shows this to be the case as people have learned overtime a great deal about natural properties regarding medicine, herbal medicines, and alternative …show more content…
Magic in part does this, as it provides people with a simple way to heal. Unlike with traditional medicine and modern science, the complexity of magical healing is much less intricate. It was a thoughtful way to heal before the development of modern medicine and medical fields, but not so much anymore. That, however does not stop people from thinking magically, nor does it stop people from practicing magic or attempting to be healed by a magical healer, such as the Clan Shaman or Native American, Medicine Man. Whether, this be Russians in Moscow or Shaman tribes in Siberia, or even the Siberians ancestral brothers’ and sisters in the Native American community, humans want hope, and magic can provide them with the hope to cure ailments such as illness or even give them the hope to win wars. While most of the modern world has moved on to modern forms of medicine, many isolated communities such as those in Siberia still practice it. Their traditions passed down generation by generation, keep the tradition and culture rich. Outside of these socially, geographically, and economically isolated communities there is an economy and job market for magical healers. In Russia this can be found in big cities and small towns. People still have a tendency to resort to magic when they lose hope, as it is somewhat ingrained in the human mind. People of all backgrounds participate in magic, and say what you