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Mongolian Shamanism Analysis

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PhD RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Title: An Analysis of Genghis Khan’s Influence in the Practice of Mongolian Shamanism from Modern Perception
Candidate: Bilguun Bold
Date: 2018 – 02 – 18
Email: bilguunomad@gmail.com

Abstract
This research proposal focuses on the social and historical influence of Genghis Khan within a cultural context, and the development of contemporary Mongolia. It analyses the development of shamanistic practices from the 13th century to the present while indicating Genghis Khan as an iconic figure into the framework of shamanism and Mongolian society. This proposal maintains that a comprehensive examination should be conducted on the meaning and influence of Genghis Khan in Mongolian shamanism, to better understand the social, …show more content…

Their work on Mongol Creation Stories: Man, Mongol Tribes, the Natural World, and Mongol Deities is an important reference as it explains the ancient Mongol’s ideology of self and their center of place in the universe and world. Through translation it explains the creation of the world, the Mongolian tribes, the natural world and the deities who inhabit the earth and heavens. Historically these stories are important as they explain the beliefs ancient Mongols held before their unification under Genghis Khan. Such stories were certainly passed down and told to the young Temujin who in turn interpreted there meaning and incorporated them into his Shamanistic practices. These stories are quite similar to the creation as explained in the Book of Genesis in the Bible, which have been passed down from generation to generation throughout several millennia. Bayer and Stuart’s work presents the traditional stories told within Mongolia and analyze their impact on the development of its culture. It adds further significance to anthropology as it teaches us about the humanity of the Mongols and their cultural beliefs and mores, no less important or significant than those of western philosophies and religions, and the molding of a nation and …show more content…

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