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Shamanism and ritual in South America: an inquiry into amerindian shape-shifting

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Praet, Istvan·2009·Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
DOI 10.1111/j.1467-9655.2009.01582.x
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Using ethnographic material on the Chachi, an Amerindian group in Northwest Ecuador, this article attempts to develop a renewed understanding of shamanism and ritual among so‐called ‘indigenous peoples’ in South America, in both lowland and highland areas. I show that the human domain and that of spirits are always equivalent. It is also suggested that shamanic curing and many other forms of ritual can fruitfully be understood as instances of metamorphosis. In order to explore this argument I develop the notion of ‘shape‐shifting’. Résumé: Utilisant des matériaux ethnographiques sur les Chachi, groupe amérindien de la côte pacifique équatorienne, cet article tente de développer une compréhension renouvelée du chamanisme et des rituels des peuples indigènes de l’Amérique du Sud, à la fois dans les basses terres et dans les Andes. L’auteur explique pourquoi le domaine de l’humain et celui des esprits sont toujours équivalents. Il suggère ensuite que l’on gagne à comprendre les thérapies chamaniques et beaucoup d’autres formes rituelles comme des faits de métamorphose. Pour étayer cet argument, il développe la notion de « changement de forme ».

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Authors
Praet, I.
Venue
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2009-11-06
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
737-754
ISSN
  • 1359-0987 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-9655
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9655.2009.01582.x
OpenAlex
W2037703884
Cited by
34
References
61
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 5 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 1
FWCI
36.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (publishedVersion)
  • Durham Research Online (Durham University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Cultural Studies › Indigenous Studies in Latin America
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Indigenous Cultures and History
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › History › Latin American history and culture
Keywords
shamanism, ritual, shape-shifting, Amerindian peoples, metamorphosis, alcoholic beverages, Andes, indigenous healing practices, Ecuador

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