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Hunting magic

Definition

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.

Related terms

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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