Real World inspiration for Gloranthan animism, shamanism, shrines, Genius Loci and ancestor worship

[David Scott]

For those interest in real world inspiration for civilised shamanism/animism in Glorantha, have a listen to: The Heart and Soul episode: An estate agent for spirits (BBC World service).

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In Thailand, intricately designed homes for protective spirits are ubiquitous – and perhaps nowhere are these houses as noticeable as in the capital Bangkok, where they sit alongside a rapidly modernising city. Journalist Teirra Kamolvattanavith explores how the spirit house tradition has been passed down through generations, how it has endured, and how people interpret the tradition differently. Teirra sets out on a tour of the spirit houses of Bangkok, meeting the believers, spiritual consultants, sellers and manufacturers, to uncover the web of spirituality, the blend of Hinduism and animism (the belief that everything, from objects to places, has a spiritual essence) that underpins this belief in spirits and the existence of spirit houses.

Here's the BBC Sounds link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct3jyn

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/an-estate-agent-for-spirits/id339986757?i=1000552887940

likely available on other services with BBC World Service podcasts.

[Darius West]

I think we should see more home and hearth-based protection magics in Glorantha, definitely.  They are a staple in so many world cultures as an expression of a family's spiritual beliefs.   Spells to keep out the evil eye, turn spells and drive off evil spirits are every bit as important as those that protect a wife in childbirth, help the crops to grow, and make the livestock plentiful.

[Qizilbashwoman]

5 hours ago, Darius West said:

Spells to keep out the evil eye, turn spells and drive off evil spirits are every bit as important as those that protect a wife in childbirth, help the crops to grow, and make the livestock plentiful.

respectfully, these are the same spells

[Rob Darvall]

I have found numerous articles about RW shamanic practice on Academia.