The Viliui Sakha developed a belief system that helped them understand and interact with the very extreme environment of Siberia. One example of this system is represented by
a. The creation of a buulus to store meat, milk products, and ice.
b. The shaman who communicates with the abaahi (evil spirits) of the underworld during times of crisis and the Bull of Winter.
c. Black shamans traveling to the sky realms.
d. White shamans traveling to middle earth.
Correct Answer: b
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