Occultism and Shamanism

Occultism

Occultism noun - A belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control.

Shamanism and occultism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shamanism" instead a noun "Occultism".

Nearby Words: occult, occultist, occultly

Shamanism

Shamanism noun - An animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans.
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Occultism and shamanism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Occultism" instead a noun "Shamanism".
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