The source examines the persistence and transformation of shamanistic elements within Kurdish spiritual traditions. It explores how concepts such as spirit interaction, the role of spiritual guides, altered states of consciousness, and nature veneration manifest in pre-Islamic history, indigenous faiths like Yazidism, Yarsanism, and Kurdish Alevism, and contemporary folklore. The text highlights how these ancient beliefs have been interwoven with later religious systems and continue to inform healing practices, divination, and cultural expression, pointing to a resilient and syncretic spiritual heritage in Kurdistan.
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