Hunting magic refers to a type of prehistoric art that depicts scenes related to hunting, often believed to have been created as a way to ensure successful hunts or as a form of sympathetic magic.
Shamanism: Shamanism is a belief system in which certain individuals, known as shamans, have the ability to communicate with spirits and exert control over supernatural forces.
Cave paintings: Cave paintings are prehistoric artworks found on cave walls or ceilings, often depicting animals, humans, or abstract symbols.
Sympathetic magic: Sympathetic magic is the belief that by imitating an action through art or ritual, one can influence the outcome of that action in reality.
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