Jason Miller 'Getting to know the locals'

[Werb421]

@DarkestKnight

To my knowledge. the tribal shaman was often chosen by the spirits themselves and would be plagued with dreams and visions until they accepted the role. They would then be initiated by the current shaman and begin their training,

Only the Shaman made offerings to Spirits?

[DarkestKnight]

Yes, unless there was some personal offense that needed to be apologized for. In such a case, the shaman would then advise whoever caused the offense to make the offering. Remember, shamans of the indigenous peoples were community healers and advisors. They offered counsel to anyone who sought their help and would act as an intermediary between the people and the spirits.

[Mulberry]

@Mulberry

song about John Barleycorn which is basically about growing grain

@Werb421 Just to follow up as I stumbled on this youtube commentary and it has more lyrics. It also links this kind of myth with pagan rites of sacrificial gods and how these are echoed in the story of Dune. Thought it was an interesting add-on here.

To Kill The Sacred Worm