Xamanismo nos rituais do santo daime em Manaus

Abstract

This research aims to understand the modern practice of shamanism in the rituals of the Holy Daime in Manaus. From the history of this mysticism in their ceremonies and godfather figure of identification, initially seen as a modern shaman, we analyze the meanings that stand out in the symbols and representations of what we identify as myths and archetypes of the doctrine. Using a comparative approach, from the sociological definition of the object of analysis, and supported by imaginary anthropology studies, we find the profiles made by members of the Daime doctrine, specifically the godfather, in the social, mystical and mythical, revealing finally, the current reality of a shamanic system in the city of Manaus symbiotically related to the Amazonian culture.