noiade — ▪ Scandinavian shaman in Sami religion, a shaman who mediated between the people that he served and the supernatural beings and forces that he either confronted or made use of for the benefit of his clients. The shamanic practices of… … Universalium
kobdas — Drum used for inducing trances and for divination by Sami shamans. It consisted of a wooden frame over which a reindeer hide was stretched; the hide was covered with designs representing spirits or deities. In divination, the drum was beaten with … Universalium
saivo — One of the Sami regions of the dead, where the deceased lead happy lives with their families and ancestors, acting in every way as they did on earth. In Norway the saivo world was thought to exist in the mountains, whereas in Finland it was… … Universalium
tietäjä — ▪ Scandinavian shaman the principal religious specialist of the Baltic Finns, functioning in the tradition of the Finno Ugric shaman. Operating in a more complex, agricultural society than his more primitive counterparts, such as the Sami… … Universalium