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 Taiwan Aborigines Pass On Witchcraft Tradition Author: Cindy Sui Source: BBC News Title: TAIWAN ABORIGINES PASS ON WITCHCRAFT TRADITION It is not the Harry Potter kind of witchcraft, but it's equally spellbinding, say elders in Taiwan's Paiwan tribe. The indigenous tribe has recently started a class to train young people in the traditional skills of witchcraft. The centuries-old traditions have diminished due to modernisation, the influence of other religions and assimilation into mainstream society. Witchcraft is an important ancient ritual for the Paiwan. Witches - or mediums as they are sometimes called here - treated diseases, prayed for the community, blessed people and protected them from evil. Submitted by and Thanks to: Songbird | |
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| Very Cool | Oct 7th. at 11:27:19 pm EDT |
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Maeven (Los Angeles, California) - Email Me It's heartwarming to hear some indigenous magickal paths being preserved and taught to current generations while the elders are still living. Bless them. |
| Encouraging. | Oct 7th. at 8:17:52 pm EDT |
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R. T. Hummingbird ( (when I'm home) Jenks, Oklahoma) - Email Me I find it encouraging that at least one original earth-based native religion is allowed to survive, and be passed on to future generations in a way that will ensure it's survival. The grip of Christianity is loosening more and more! |
| ... | Oct 7th. at 7:23:56 pm EDT |
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Draken (Bronx, New York) - Email Me - Web Ahh xian mythology...destroying indigenous cultures no matter where you spread your poisonous tentacles. |
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