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Black Shamans

human_specialist Siberia single tradition · 1

Black Shamans (kara kam) venerate Erlik. Their practice is usually frowned upon, since they negotiate with demonic spirits.

When

First attested
1903 CE
Attested period
1903 – 1972
Historical notes
Documented in Verbitski 1903 and İnan 1972.

Relationships

co occurs with
kormos, Ülgan, Tengri
serves
Erlik

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Erlik

Source passages

“Shamans who venerate Erlik are called Black Shamans (kara kam). Their practice is usually frowned upon, since they negotiate with demonic spirits.”

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