Plastic Medicine People — A term applied to Native Americans who perform ceremonies or teach traditional knowledge to Euro Americans or anyone else who is willing to pay. It can also be applied to “wannabe Indians” and “wannabe shamans” (non Native people who “want to… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Churchill, Ward — (1947– ) ACreek/Cherokee Métis (part Native American) and professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado. A prolific author about Native American issues, especially in relation to Euro Americans, Churchill is a fierce critic of… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Introduction — There are shamans who may be able to heal, and others who may be successful at controlling game animals. Some shamans alter consciousness or use trance, others shape shift and journey to other worlds. Some mediate between their communities and … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Neo-Shamanism — Also neo Shamanism, neoshamanism, new shamanism, whiteshamanism, contemporary shamanism, urban shamanism, Western shamanism. A term applied by scholars to engagement with, application of, or appropriation from indigenous or prehistoric… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Sweat Lodges — Many Native American nations make use of a ritual complex in which people enter a heated confined space in order to seek purification. The ceremony itself involves communication with powerful other than human persons or helpers, most centrally … Historical dictionary of shamanism
White Shamanism — A term like plastic medicine men that alleges that some or all neo shamans are frauds. In articles called “The Great Pretenders: Further Reflections on Whiteshamanism” and “Just What’s All This Fuss about Whiteshamanism Anyway?” Wendy Rose… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
Planeteer — The Planeteers are the five teenage characters of the animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers . A globally diverse group, they are entrusted with five magical rings that give them control over the Classical elements (as well as Heart ) … Wikipedia
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Plastic shaman — The phrase plastic shaman is a pejorative colloquialism used for individuals who try to pass themselves off as shamans, or other traditional spiritual leaders, but who actually have no genuine connection to the traditions they claim to represent … Wikipedia
