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Shamanic religion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A spiritual belief system brought from Asia to the Americas in prehistoric times, associated with ritual practices and the creation of art featuring supernatural and sacred imagery.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Prehistoric Art

Unit 1

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