The Widespread Occurrence of Shamanism and the Remarkable Similarities Noted

question 59

Multiple Choice

The widespread occurrence of shamanism and the remarkable similarities noted among various shamanic traditions are due to:​

• A)​common neurological inheritance
• B)​legitimacy and accuracy of the religion
• C)​universal ailments of humankind
• D)​diffusion of tradition among groups

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Definitions:

Scales

Small, rigid plates that grow out of an animal's skin to provide protection. In fish and reptiles, scales perform this protective function.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment in order to survive and reproduce.

Creep

The slow movement of soil or rock down a slope, driven by gravity.

Slither

To move smoothly over a surface with a continuous gliding motion, often applied to the movement of snakes or similar creatures.