Archetype symbols and altered consciousness: a study of shamanic rituals in the context of Jungian psychology

The alteration of consciousness during shamanic rituals is both a physical and mystical phenomenon. It involves psychological and spiritual experiences. Through ritual practices, shamans can connect with archetype within the collective unconscious, utilizing trance-inducing techniques for “hallucina...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychology
Main Authors:	Hang Sun, Eunyoung Kim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Subjects:	Jungian psychology archetype symbols altered states of consciousness shamanic rituals shamanism
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1379391/full

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