Shokan Valikhanov Shokan Valikhanov - scientist‚ historian‚ ethnographer and folklorist‚ traveler‚ educator. Father: Chinghis Valikhanov. Mother: Zeynep Chormanova. Wife: Aysary Valikhanova. He was born in 1835 in the fortress Kusmurun (Kushmurun). At birth he was named Muhammad-Kanapiya and his mother called him Shokan. In private elementary school of aul Kushmurun‚ Shokan learned the basics of Arabic‚ Persian‚ medieval Turkic languages. His upbringing was influenced by his grandmother Aiganym
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Jade Richards-Butler Professor Jonathon Farris ARTH 100 Descriptive Essay This work resembles a four-legged animal wearing a mask with human features. It is a sculpture in the round created using an additive method. The smooth‚ highly polished texture and reddish colour of the sculpture give the impression that the material is ceramic. The sculpture’s head displays both human and animal qualities. The ears are positioned symmetrically‚ slightly off center of the head. They are of a triangular
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in their beliefs about nature and self-mastery. Ritual cleanliness is a central part of Shinto life. Shrines have a significant place in Shinto‚ reflecting the animistic veneration of the kami. "Folk"‚ or "popular"‚ Shinto features an emphasis on shamanism‚ particularly divination‚ spirit possession and faith healing. "Sect" Shinto is a diverse group including mountain-worshippers and Confucian
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was only one god who created the universe. After Taoism‚ Confucianism became very popular‚ although disagreed with Taoism. In Nubia‚ polytheism existed. Also‚ the polytheistic beliefs were heavily influences by Ancient Egypt. The Olmecs practiced Shamanism‚ centered around Shaman. Polytheism exists in this religion because ten gods have been identified in this religion. All three cultures had different items to trade. China traded salt‚ iron‚ fish‚ cattle‚ and silk. Nubia traded gold‚ ivory‚ ebony
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spiritually for use in rituals‚ and this was driven by the Dorset people’s beliefs that the art would attract spirits who will offer them help (2-3). Neil S. Price elaborates on Dorset art and its spiritual meaning in his book The Archaeology of Shamanism by explaining that artefacts made with artistic intentions consisted of carvings in mediums including soapstone‚ ivory‚ driftwood‚ antlers‚ and bones and that these included amulets and other objects which the Dorset people believed had magical properties
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order to make it rise up again the next morning. Their king had to be a descendant of the Sun God in order to rule and he lived in a large religious temple. On the other hand‚ the Mongols were tolerant of most religions (Buddhism‚ Christianity‚ Shamanism‚ Islam). There were few places of worship because of the fact that they were nomadic‚ but they did praise their Allah. The empire first began as Pagans but eventually Islam became the favored religion of the empire because the Mongols went into the
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nirvana. When Mahayana Buddhism traveled to Tibet and fused with local spiritual religions‚ Vajrayana Buddhism was conceived. Vajrayana Buddhism‚ or the Diamond Vehicle‚ expands on the esoteric nature of Mahayana Buddhism while blending in Tibetan Shamanism and Tantric beliefs. Vajrayana Buddhists believe that with correct ritual and sacred objects‚ the blessings of Buddha‚ and the bodhisattvas can be obtained‚ and empower the believer (Molloy‚
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Fourthly‚ Protestant Christianity was built on the foundation laid by the moral concerns of Neo-Confucianism of Korea. The early message of Christianity for Koreans did not considerably deviate from the moral and social values of Confucianism which was an integral part of Korean society and culture at that time. Koreans believed that the ethical values of Protestant is conformed to Confucian-centered moral values of Koreans‚ and it would make their nation more advanced and stronger. The early Protestant
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occasionally take on men’s roles. When this happens‚ the individual would be considered a ‘two-spirit’. There are three different types of “two-spirits”. First‚ the Iron woman. The Iron Woman is a woman who wants to practice‚ or feels to be a natural at‚ shamanism‚ sorcery and medicine. Woman are not
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1. The Socio-cultural Context of Huichol Tribe Climate & location: The Huichol are a Native American tribe in central northwest Mexico. The area has a temperate climate with humid summers. They live mostly in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains. Ranchos: They live in cultural units called “ranchos” which consist of a few nuclear families that live and farm in the same area. Farming: Huichol are subsistence farmers who mainly depend on maize crops and occasionally raise livestock (i.e. Cattle)
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