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Korean Shamanism and Korean Jongmyo Jerye, 2006.
An overview of Korean shamanistic rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jeryo.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents a comparison of Korean shamanism rituals and the Korean royal ancestral rite, Jongmyo Jerye. The paper explains that the main differences between the two have to do with the (1) spirits the ritual is addressing and (2) the actual purpose for performing the ritual.
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"Korean shamanistic rituals revolve around the central figure of the ritual, namely the shaman. A shaman, focal point of our discussion, can be defined as "a person who mediates the relation between the natural world and an animated supernatural world (spirits) for the purpose of gaining some control over or knowledge of natural events" . The presence of a person that connected the mortals and their world to supernatural spirits can be seen present in almost all ancient civilizations. Whether called a priest, a shaman or an oracle, the functions they performed were somewhat similar and were requested by the necessity of the primitive peoples to feel protected and in a relationship with the supernatural."
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Origins and Implications of Korean Shamanism., 2006.
A discussion regarding the history of Korean Shamanism and the impact it has had on other 'more modern' religions.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper refers to Eliade and other assorted sources on the origins and implications of Korean shamanism. This paper discusses the survival of elaborate tradition through time, the arrival of formal religions and the present revival of different forms of shamanism. Reference is made to theoretical arguments to do with modernization and secularism vs. religious revival and intensification.
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"The Origins and Implications of Shamanism in Korea. Introduction Shamanism or 'Mu' reached the Korean peninsula with early migrations from elsewhere in beliefs and practices that are also sometimes found, in Siberia, Manchuria, Mongolia and other parts of China, and Japan. As Mircea Eliade explained, whatever seems gone from a culture is usually found again, in old supernatural understandings to resurface. (Myth 97-98) What was dismissed as 'primitive' in 19th century Korea is seen again, sometimes combined with other religions, or in renewed interest in Korean shamanism, alone. Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism or Christianity did not dislodge Korean shamanism, as new religions had to cope with its practices and ideas that remained deeply entrenched."
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Shamanism: A Continuing Reality in Korean Religious and Cultural Life, 2002.
Explores the extent of Shamanism in Korean Religion and its influence on other religions that have come to Korea.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 42.95
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Shamanism continues as the 'animist' religion of Korea and has influenced other religions to have arrived in the region. Shamanism continues as an everyday presence in Korean culture and, in turn, has drawn from other religions. It offers an interesting example of religious syncretism and the continuing presence of the past in a very modern and progressive Korean present.
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The Korean War and the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, 2005.
This paper discusses the forgotten war, the Korean War, and describes the Korean War Veterans' Memorial.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper explains that, although statistically the Korean War took more lives than the Vietnam War, the Korean War has been branded as America's "Forgotten War" because it was over-shined by two "greater" wars, the Second World War and the Vietnam War, which dragged on for more than a decade. The author points out that the Korean War is important because it (1) started the end of the communist expansion in the world, (2) laid the ground for the entry of democracy in the states in Eastern Europe and Russia and (3) began the American foreign policy of military intervention to gain or maintain security, freedom and democracy in the world resulting in a number of military conflicts which continues today. The paper describes in detail the Korean War Veterans' Memorial, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, D.C., which was dedicated in 1995 by Bill Clinton and Kim Young Sam, then presidents of the U.S. and South Korea.
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"The symbolisms in the memorial are brilliant pictures of a war that will never be forgotten. For as long as the memorial continues to exist, the memories of a war, which advanced freedom at the cost of the lives of millions of people, will eternally be thought of and etched in the minds of guests. Moreover, this memorial also serves as a reminder that freedom, though sweet and liberating, must never be taken for granted and must certainly be forever guarded, secured and remain dear in our hearts. It must also be remembered that there are still countries in the world that do not enjoy the rights given by a true democracy. The pursuit for the expansion of democracy must certainly not be abandoned. Still, millions of people are yearning for a free, equal state where social, economic and political justice stands and endures."
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Shamanism in Korea, 2006.
This paper examines the roots and beliefs of the Shamanism religion in Korea.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses how Shamanism is one of the oldest religions in Korea, originating in ancient times and continuing today. Shamanism has its long history as the belief of tradition is deeply embedded in Korean society. Some evidence shows that certain shamanistic rituals have remained almost unchanged throughout the history, yet shamanism adapted itself with each historical period. Furthermore, the paper explains that it has mixed with and influenced other newer religions in the region, including Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity and has in turn been influenced by some of these religions, too.
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Shamanism, 2006.
An overview of shamanism, its origins, history, foundation and practices.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This report aims to provide specific examples, similarities and differences among the various shamanic or native cultural accounts of shamanism. The main focus is to hone in on how shamanism has historically dealt with areas such as the healing of man's suffering through shamanic journeys and the exorcising of evil spirits.
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"Shamanism can be considered one of the, if not the, oldest forms of healing. The art may go back as far as the beginnings of human kind. "Our human bodies have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years through their relationships to the physical environment." (Wangyal-Rinpoche, 1980) Traditionally, a Shaman would utilize an understanding of the spirits that are believed to be all around us to receive their help in healing or in the situations requiring some type of needed skill for problem solving. The basic principles of shamanism seem to be a pretty universal phenomenon. This has been discovered through the studies of shamanic practices over many diverse cultures that seemingly have had no interaction with one another."
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Shamanism, 2002.
Discussion of the concept of Shamanism in contemporary times.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 21.95
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Discussion of the concept of Shamanism in contemporary times. Definitions. Beliefs and pracitces. Rituals. Mass hypnosis. Meditation. Psychotropic herbs. An alternate reality. Carlos Castaneda's book "A SEPARATE REALITY." Shamanism and the healing process as alternative medicine. Importance of specific rituals and their repetitive behaviors to produce altered states of consciousness.
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"Until recently, Western medical tradition had developed a limited vision of what was proper medical practice. This vision has so influenced the perception the public has had of other healing traditions that this alternative version of healing has often been portrayed as superstitious at best and "satanic" at worst. During the latter part of the 20th century, however, many people seeking alternative routes to be healed or to become healers have turned to the "medicine man", or shamanism, as a viable option. This paper will explore the concept of Shamanism as it is understood and sometimes practiced today.
The term "shamanism" turns up many definitions. Some who have studied shamanism believe it to be the practice of mass hypnosis induced by the rituals of an accepted psychopomp in a certain tribe or group of people (McClenon, 1997). Others ..."
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Shamanism, 2006.
This paper examines the meaning of the term "Shamanism."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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The paper discusses how Shamanism is a term that, although often misunderstood or misinterpreted, is generally accepted by anthropologists as designating a social practice that has existed in human societies for millennia. The word "shaman" has its roots in the language of the Tungus-Turkic tribes populating what is today Siberia and Mongolia. It is important to note that "shaman" has no connection with the English word "man" and is thus gender neutral, with the plural of "shaman" being "shamans." However, the paper notes that the word has been connected linguistically with the Chinese "sha men", which has its roots in the Sanskrit "sramaa" meaning Buddhist ascetic.
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Menstruation and Shamanism, 2006.
Critique of a paper by Marilym Nagy entitled "Menstruation and Shamanism".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 16.95
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This is a critique of a paper by Marilym Nagy entitled "Menstruation and Shamanism". It is a paper dealing with the psychological reactions of women to menstruation, and how it is treated in primitive cultures, according to superstitions about its origins.
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"The article by Marilyn Nagy a Jungian analyst is about menstruation and what it means to women. Although the title is Menstruation and Shamanism this title topic is treated only briefly..."
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Survival of Shamanism, 2002.
A look at how shamanism survived as a major religious tradition in Korea.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 61.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper explains why shamanism survived as a major religious tradition in Korea. Mainly, it was linked with other religious traditions, and was home-based, along with being assisted by geography and its own adaptability.
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Modern Medicine vs. Shamanism, 2002.
A comparison of the health systems of the U.S. and Ecuador.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 92.95
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This paper compares the health care system in the U.S.A. with that of Ecuador and contends that though the system in Ecuador is traditional and based on Shamanism, it is the best the Ecuadorians can do due to their economic conditions.
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.US Involvement in the Korean War, 2001.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, £ 35.95
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Examines possible reasons for US entry into the Korean War (1950-53), with reference to several political science theories, such as balance of power and public opinion theories.
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"The most apparent theory behind the United States? involvement in the Korean War must be the balance of power theory. Russia was obviously the most threatening side in the Korean War, therefore the states aligned against the Soviet Union. The United States was resolved to contain Russian influence, and prevent threats to world peace and the independence and stability of other nations by resorting to collective security arrangements and acting through the United Nations."
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Shamanism & Mental Healing, 1997.
Cultural significance, methods, validity of & Western attitudes toward Shamanistic treatment of mental illness.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, £ 43.95
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"The Shaman as Healer
Shamans play numerous unique roles in the cultures in which they work. They function as doctors, seers, visionaries, dreamers, mystics. On a superficial level, they serve to cure disease. On a metaphysical level, they serve to protect the culture against malevolent forces. They act on a spiritual as well as a physical plane. In doing so, shamans claim to understand many levels of reality apart from regular, day-to-day awareness. The shaman can cure disease because of a deep familiarity with non-ordinary reality. They can draw on powers deeper than themselves and act as a conduit between the physical and spiritual realms.
Western cultures might view shamanism as superstition; however, the peoples who accept shamanism believe in the existence of the alter.."
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Central Asian Shamanism, 1999.
An examination of the belief systems of certain nomadic Indo-Aryan peoples of 5000-3000 BC and how they influenced Chinese religion.
1,735 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, £ 39.95
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"In 5000 BCE the Nomadic Indo-Aryan tribesmen known as the Praziks were a tribal society. The Praziks were one branch of Caucasians who probably spoke a Proto-Indo-European dialect of the Indo-Aryan language. The Taklamakanians whom I believe to have been the descendants of the Praziks began to intermarry and exchange cultural ties with north central Mongoloid or Asian peoples just prier to the Hsia dynasty, 2500BCE-1500BCE. The cultural exchange between the early Mongoloid peoples of Shing-jiang with Koreans, and Han Chinese, altered the religious beliefs of both groups each respectively. The shamanistic beliefs utilized by the Tucharian?s were the root of shamanistic beliefs, which later spread throughout northern china and its neighboring countries. "
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