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“In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: 'When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop being comforted by the sweet territory of silence?'”

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Angeles Arrien
Angeles Arrien

Angeles Arrien (b. 1940) is a prominent anthropologist recognized for her extensive work in cross-cultural studies. She has dedicated her career to exploring the similarities and differences between various cultures around the world, with a focus on the values and beliefs that unite and divide them. more

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