Shamanism Among Eskimo Peoples - Soul Concepts

Soul Concepts

See also: Soul dualism

In generally, some of the various cultures termed "shamanistic" can be understood better if we understand also the soul concept and the beliefs about spirits in the researched culture.

This applies also for some Eskimo groups. Eskimo cultures are not alike, neither are their soul concepts.

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