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Initiation Kut for a Korean Shaman, An

• 1991 ----- color ----- 36 min ----- vhs
• In Korea, when things go wrong in the household, the housewife may consult a shaman to determine if the problem is caused by an angry god or ancestor. The occupation of shaman is female dominated and hold a dual reputation in today's society. In one respect, they are considered lewd women who promote superstition; in another, they are seen as keeping alive the religious ideals of the past. Follows one woman's trials from when she felt destined to be a shaman through her two-day initiation ceremony. The emotional impact of the ceremony is apparent throughout. (In Korean with English subtitles)
• Topics: (Anthropology: Cultural, Religions: Eastern, Southeast Asian Studies, Women Studies)

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