Tengrism Shamans

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Role of Ancestral Spirits and the Community: Ancestral spirits guide the initiate, and community acknowledgment is crucial for the shaman’s acceptance and authority.

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Initiation Rituals: A formal initiation ceremony involving symbolic death and rebirth marks the transition into the shamanic role.

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Charismatic Leadership: Spiritual authority derives from personal attributes and demonstrated abilities rather than formal institutional endorsement.

Mentorship and Apprenticeship: The individual apprentices with an experienced shaman to learn rituals, healing, and communication with the spirit world.

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Steps to becoming a Shaman of the Tengrits

Follow these steps to becoming a Shaman!

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Continued Spiritual Learning and Growth: The shaman engages in lifelong learning and spiritual development, mentoring future apprentices as they gain experience.

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Spiritual Calling: The journey begins with a spiritual calling from ancestral or nature spirits, often revealed through visions or significant life events.