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The document discusses the gopas ritual in Pasil, Kalinga, Philippines, where a shaman performs a two-day ceremony to introduce a guardian spirit to a sick person. It highlights a playful segment of the ritual that appears trivial but serves as a significant liminal space for participants to gain insights into their social order. The paper emphasizes the need for a sociocultural understanding of shamanic practices rather than solely focusing on their medical effectiveness.
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- YzaArcher
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