Distinguish between the roles of shamans, priests, sorcerers, mediums, and witches. In what types of society would you expect to find each role?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1, Distinction between sorcery and witchcraft
2, Distinction between shamans and priests
3, Associations with social organization
4, Relative social status of each type of practitioner
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