Shamanism, The Timeless Religion

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by Manvir Singh · 2025

An anthropological investigation of shamanism, tracing its practices from early human religions through contemporary cultures. Drawing on cross-cultural research, cognitive science, and fieldwork, Manvir Singh argues that shamanism recurs because of its enduring psychological and social appeal.

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Unexplainable
A 100,000-year-old myth faces a modern evidence test
The debate shows both how scholars reconstruct ancient traditions and why recurring myths may reveal shared human concerns without proving direct inheritance.
Sep 14, 2026 · 30 min

1 episode featuring Shamanism, The Timeless Religion

A 100,000-year-old myth faces a modern evidence test