The article deals with the religious culture of peasants Nizhny Novgorod province in XVIII—XIX centuries. Particular attention is paid to analysis materials investigations cases “divination”. Definitions concepts “magic deeds”, “folk Orthodoxy”, religiosity” are given. gender and age composition those accused divination characterized. It proved that both men women were engaged magical practices...

This article reviews the literature and current information on the use of Galbulimima bark in traditional medicine in Papua New Guinea. Galbulimima bark is used in Papua New Guinea as an analgesic, to treat fever or to get rid of head lice. It is used in divination to produce trance-like states for counteracting malevolent power that is thought to be the cause of a variety of illnesses. Galbuli...

Spiritual ideas and practices from the Andes have had a strong influence on the composition of Qosqo. The title, the Quechua word for navel, also refers to an energy vortex like the one that exists at the modern city of Cusco, Peru. This composition attempts to manifest the energetic properties of the vortex, the “qosqo,” in sound. The audience members are encouraged to engage this experience b...

Western psychotherapy and indigenous shamanic healing systems have both used psychoactive drugs or plants for healing and obtaining knowledge (called "diagnosis" or "divination" respectively). While there are superficial similarities between psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and shamanic healing with hallucinogenic plants, there are profound differences in the underlying worldview and concepti...

In this study, the materialistic characteristics were reviewed based on conservation treatment and scientific analysis results obtained for abdominal bones excavated during 8th excavation survey of remains Bokam-ri, Naju. divination, animal’s scapula is typically dotted, tool used called oracle bone. The bone from no. 6 spherical historical site was artificially damaged divination process. Exfo...