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Shamanic transformation

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 and artistic theme in Mesoamerican and Andean art depicting humans transforming into animal selves, reflecting shamanic visionary experience and cosmic realms.

AP course connection

Topic 5.1: 5.1 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Indigenous American Art

Unit 5

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