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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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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IS IT OK FOR DAŽA TO YOIK?
The later years I have met more and more people who are interested in joiking. Both Sami people and daža (non-samis) want to learn and know more about what joiking.
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CAN WE FUSION THE MODERN WESTERN SOCIETY WITH OLD SHAMANIC TEACHINGS AND MAKE THE WORLD BETTER THEN IT HAS EVER BEEN?
” Now is the most important moment in history of humankind. Because now we have to take a choice to even have a future. This time in history we have.
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WHAT DO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?
Photo of Jungle Svonni and Lorenzo Seuny Izquierdo Arroyo by Marijke Kodden. What does it mean to be Sámi, or indigenous in any tribe for that matter? Well, the other.
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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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SHAMANISM – LEGAL OR NOT?
In a previous blog post; ” Bieggaolmmái – An interesting train ride” I spoke about the idea to go to the Amazon to fill in the blancs of sami culture..
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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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