Curated OER
An Introduction to Shamanism
Students investigate Inuit customs. In this cultural traditions lesson, students read about religious customs of the Inuit including Shamanism. Students discuss the role of Shaman and create Inuktitut-English dictionaries with terms...
Curated OER
Shamanism - The Powers of the Angakkuq
Young scholars examine Shamanism and explore the Inuktitut language. In this Inuit culture instructional activity, students role play and 'interview' a shaman. Young scholars encounter native Inuktitut words and then use a dictionary to...
Other
An Introduction to North America's Native People: Plains Culture Area
A wonderful website from Cabrillo College on the Plains Indians can be found here. It gives an in-depth historical overview, profiles of numerous Plains tribes, the significance of the horse, and great information on their culture and...
Other
Illinois State Museum: Shamanism Among the Peoples
Talks about the training and development to Shamans. Mentions the ceremonial garb and props. Links to other sites.
Other
Vanderbilt University: Shamanistic Healing
Detailed article about Shamanism Information includes a description, the culture of Shamanism, how it is used for healing, and the interface between Shamanism and psychiatry.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gold and Jade Crown, Silla Kingdom
All that glitters was gold in ancient Korea. The Silla Kingdom was described as a country of gold based on their crowns adorned with gold and jade. View pictures and read about the importance of gold in politics and religion in the Silla...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Korean Shamanism
Wikipedia offers excellent information on Korean Shamanism, including a chart listing the regional shaman rites and how they are performed.
