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12 Oct

The remarkable masked shamans of the Alaskan Yupik tribes

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

The snowy ravens of Alaska have been inhabited throughout the ages by a people called the Yupik. The culture of the Yupik had a lot of characteristic features of the hunter-gatherer people, but also shamanism. The shaman played a particularly significant role in the lives of the Yupiit.

05 Oct

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Feasting in Valhalla – A peek into the folk religion of the Vikings

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

We have all heard of the blood-thirsty Vikings who ransacked many countries, but they also left their mark geopolitically and influenced many cultures and languages. Who were the Vikings and what did they believed in? In this article we will take a peek into the beliefs of the people who ruled the territories of present-day Norway, Sweden and Denmark from about 793-1066 BCE.

28 Sep

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Rituals and drumming – A peek into folk religions in West Africa

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Taina Mansikkamäki

28.3.2026

We are all Africans when we trace our DNA back to its roots. Humans originated from Africa about 60,000 years ago. The first religious writings also originate from Africa, as do the earliest monotheistic religions. With the European slave trade, African folk religion spread to the Americas, mixing with Christianity, and becoming characteristic of their regions.

14 Sep

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Are you interested in shamanism? Do you have a shamanic altar?

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

Shamanism could be a religion, a belief, or a world view, among other things. Many practitioners of shamanism have their own altar at home to use in ceremonies. What is the role of the altar in the life of a shaman, and what can a shamanic altar be like?

13 Sep

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Five tips from contemporary artists on shamanic journeying

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

Art could offer a great toolkit for shamanic journeying and many shamans today use it to meditate deeper. Check out these five contemporary artists whose inspiring shamanic art might help you embark on your spiritual journey and strengthen your nature connection

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20 May

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A review on the Siberian drum “Spirit music” by Eagle Shaman drum – Not what I expected…

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Taina Mansikkamäki

28.3.2026

I saw on Facebook an ad on this great Siberian drum. The ad promoted the drum, created by a beautiful Siberian artisan: ”A fantastic, hand-made Siberian drum with a picture of an Eagle”, i.e. Eagle Shaman drum Siberian drum Spirit music. The price was also incredibly cheap and according to other happy customers, the quality was top notch. So, I decided to buy it…

28 Oct

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Shaman drum: Seven things about recovering forces of the drum

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Saaga

11.8.2022

A handmade and unique drum can have many names and different purposes. Shaman drum, power drum, Indian drum, witch drum. Some our drums may also be called “kannus”, which refers to Finno-Ugric samanism. However all drums have few things in common that can improve quality of life and relieve stress, among other things.

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04 Jul

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Sámi mythology: The witch drum was a tool for the wizard and the healer

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Saaga

28.3.2026

The drum of a Sámi shaman or witch (´noaidi´ in Sámi language) was both a mystical and a magical instrument. The elaborate and mysterious patterns of the witch drum both represented the Sámi worldview and provided answers to questions and solutions to all kinds of problems.

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