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Traditional Sámi spiritual practices and beliefs are based on a type of animism, polytheism, and what anthropologists may consider shamanism. The religious traditions can vary considerably from region to region within Sápmi .
The Sami were forcibly converted to Christianity and shamanistic practices forbidden. [1] Sami spirituality brings unearthliness—the spiritual world—to the Sami. The shaman is the intermediary between this world and the spiritual. Some Sami shamans have Noaidi drums, and at least one such drum with a Mano Moon symbol has been discovered. [3]
Akka is a female spirit in Sami shamanism, and Finnish and Estonian mythology. Her worship is common and took the forms of sacrifice, prayer and various other rituals. Some Sámi believe she lived under their tents. As with other gods, her name appears within some geographical names, leaving a legacy of Sami presence.
Navarre's Christmas in Bethlehem on Nov. 10 and 11 is to include a community parade, Santa Claus visit and a business open house. ... Tractor Supply Co.'s new $70M distribution center in Navarre ...
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In the Kingdoms of Denmark-Norway, the Sami religion was banned on pain of death as witchcraft. During the 17th-century, the persecution of the followers of Sami religion were more intensely persecuted than before by Christian missionaries, and several Sami were persecuted for sorcery because they practiced the Sami religion. [2]
[18] The new facility will be LEED-certified and will include a new 5,500-square-foot (510 m 2) library and archives, 51-seat theater, three galleries, public and educational programming space for up to 400 people, underground parking for 65 vehicles, a terrace with a view of the Cedar River and Cedar Rapids skyline, and an outdoor amphitheater ...
Nov. 25—Jeannette's annual Sparkle of Christmas parade is set to be twice as big as last year's, according to parade co-coordinator Michelle Langdon. "There's a bigger interest in participating ...