Part 2 of Samaita's mediumship initiation story, being left to survive for 8 months by himself in the bush, relying on his ancestor for guidance. The story is followed by a discussion about spirit mediumship, touching on topics such as how a person is chosen by the spirits to be their medium, what qualities a person must have, the relationship between ancestors and guardian spirits, and more. ::: Mediumship in Shona Traditions In the Shona traditions, spirit mediumship is the practice of a...
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Part 2 of Samaita's mediumship initiation story, being left to survive for 8 months by himself in the bush, relying on his ancestor for guidance. The story is followed by a discussion about spirit mediumship, touching on topics such as how a person is chosen by the spirits to be their medium, what qualities a person must have, the relationship between ancestors and guardian spirits, and more. ::: Mediumship in Shona Traditions In the Shona traditions, spirit mediumship is the practice of a...
Samaita's Story, Part 1: Spirit Medium Initiation & Surviving Alone in the Bush
This Mystical Life
1 hour 13 minutes
9 months ago
Samaita's Story, Part 1: Spirit Medium Initiation & Surviving Alone in the Bush
This episode was recorded in a traditional mud hut in the rural bush of Zimbabwe outside of the capital city of Harare, with native Jonathan Dube, also known as Samaita, meaning of the zebra clan.Samaita is a kind hearted Shona man, who lives a busy life as an initiated spirit medium, traditional healer, herbalist, community counselor, & musician of cultural music. He is also a father, grandfather, and husband. A pillar of support and guidance for his community, he serves from his dhare (...
This Mystical Life
Part 2 of Samaita's mediumship initiation story, being left to survive for 8 months by himself in the bush, relying on his ancestor for guidance. The story is followed by a discussion about spirit mediumship, touching on topics such as how a person is chosen by the spirits to be their medium, what qualities a person must have, the relationship between ancestors and guardian spirits, and more. ::: Mediumship in Shona Traditions In the Shona traditions, spirit mediumship is the practice of a...
