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How long could shamanic training last among the Arecuna and Taulipang peoples?
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Shamanism
Korean shamans, or mudang, performing a ritual dance in South Korea.
Among the Arecuna and Taulipang peoples, who are Cariban groups located in Venezuela and Brazil, the shamanic novitiate is reported to last from 10 to 20 years.1