Shamans,among the Reindeer Tungus of Siberia

question 84

Multiple Choice

Shamans,among the Reindeer Tungus of Siberia:

• A) can be either men or women.
• B) can neither control spirits nor stop them from causing harm.
• C) are distinct because they never serve as mediums for spirits.
• D) use no special paraphernalia such as costumes or mirrors.
• E) are full-time specialists.

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