The revitalisation of Mongolian shamanism: Tradition, restitution, new approaches

Galaarid Badam-Ochir

doi:10.26881/etno.2024.10.02

Autor

Galaarid Badam-Ochir independent researcher https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6310-7305

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26881/etno.2024.10.02

Słowa kluczowe:

Mongolian shamanism, revival of shamanism, Mongolian shamanism studies

Abstrakt

Since the collapse of the socialist system in the past 30 years, Mongolia has transitioned from an atheist state to one where multiple religions – such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam – coexist freely, with no restrictions on freedom of belief. This transformation
has also spurred the revival of shamanism, the indigenous religion of the Mongols. Despite its tragic history, Mongolian shamanism, shaped by unique local traditions, has shown a remarkable ability to re-emerge after a prolonged period of decline. The article
aims to explore the factors behind the centuries-long decline of Mongolian shamanism, the influences that facilitated its revival, and the process of institutionalization it has undergone. Furthermore, it examines the emerging trends in the study of Mongolian shamanism and the interplay of traditional and innovative elements in its revival.

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Galaarid Badam-Ochir - independent researcher

doktor, mongolski dziennikarz, pisarz, tłumacz i scenarzysta, redaktor naczelny czołowych tytułów
prasowych w Mongolii, przewodniczący organizacji pozarządowych (BOSMEGU, prezes zarządu Globe International Center i in.), wykładowca uczelni wyższych.
Zainteresowania badawcze: parapsychologia, szamanizm, rola dziennikarstwa w ochronie dziedzictwa niematerialnego, wolność słowa i prawo mediów w kontekście transformacji ustrojowych.

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