Inuit Mythology - Angakuit

Angakuit

The angakkuq was the shaman of a community of Inuit. The angakkuq has largely disappeared in Christianised Inuit society, but functioned as a mediator with (or defender against) the spirits, a healer, and a counselor. They were held to be born with their gifts and not trained, although they employed ritual ceremonies involving drumming, chanting, and dancing.

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