Buryat shamans in Mongolia practice Thokcha, a ritual involving sacred objects made of meteorite iron, believed to hold powerful energies. These objects are placed on specific body parts during healing ceremonies to draw out negative forces.
Buryat shamans in Mongolia practice Thokcha, a ritual involving sacred objects made of meteorite iron, believed to hold powerful energies. These objects are placed on specific body parts during healing ceremonies to draw out negative forces.
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