Editing Invocation (section)

==In indigenous and shamanistic traditions==
In [[Shamanism|indigenous and shamanistic traditions]], invocation is used to summon spirits, ancestors, or natural forces. Shamans often invoke spirit guides, animal totems, or elemental forces during healing rituals, [[trance]] states, or [[vision quest]]s. These invocations are believed to facilitate communication with the spirit world, allowing the shaman to receive guidance, perform healings, or influence natural phenomena.{{sfnp|Eliade|1964}} In many indigenous cultures, invocation is also central to rituals that honor ancestors or seek harmony with the natural world.

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