SAMI GODS, GODDESSESS AND MYTHICAL ENTITIES
Here is a list of Sámi gods, goddesses and other mythical entities. So much has been forgotten about the Sami world view and beliefs and words over the years and.
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SAMI NAMES
Gárdin-Ingá to the right, and her friend at Gárdin Mountainhouse in Karasjok. Most of the Sami people use two names nowadays, – the Sami and the registered name. But the.
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THEY DONT KNOW WHO WE ARE, BUT THEY DONT KNOW WHO THEY ARE, SO WE DONT KNOW WHO THEY ARE, BUT DO WE KNOW WHO WE ARE?
Photo: A view from the first printed map of the Nordic countries, designed by Olaus Magnus and published in Venice in 1539. Carta Marina by Olaus Magnus / Northern Lights.
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Reconstructing culture through art- for the memory of Sámi Noaidi Aikia Aikianpoika
Written by guest blogger, postdoctoral researcher Francis Joy, also posted on Agon.fi 2018. Visit his webpage for his shamanic treatments. Abstract The practice of Sámi shamanism is a cultural phenomenon,.
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YOIK – ONE OF THE OLDEST VOCAL TRADITIONS IN EUROPE
JOIK or YOIK : Originally, joik referred to only one of several Sami singing styles, but in English the word is often used to refer to all types of traditional Sami vocals..
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THE SAMI SHAMAN DRUM – AN INTRODUCTION
The most outstanding symbol of the Sami shaman may very well be his drum. Written by guest blogger Ove Kåven. The most outstanding symbol of the Sami shaman may very.
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LÁVVU – SAMI TIPI/TEEPEE NOW AND BEFORE
The lávvu/ lávvo is a traditional sami dwelling. It is also used around the globe throughout Russia and North America. You could call it a Sami tipi. The lávvu, goahti.
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REPPARFJORDEN DOESNT NEED SAVING – HUMANS DO.
The banners say « Save the fjords». But who really need saving are the people… The Norwegian government just made the decision to open a copper mine in Repparfjorden, in.
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WHY LEARN ABOUT SAMI CULTURE?
Why learn about sami culture if you are not Sami? Once when we mentioned something about the Sami culture, an aquientance openly stated that he didnt like culture. His reason.
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A SAMI FINDING BACK TO HIS ROOTS IN MONGOLIA
Since I was a kid I had a dream to go to Mongolia and Siberia, to get to know the nature there, meet the shamans and ride on reindeers (they.
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