Korean shamanism

Posting for Kristina Flores

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  1. Ariel MunozMay 5, 2020 at 7:41 PM

    This is well done. I like the design, it is easy to follow and read. I find it interesting that the shamans make no claims to be a substitute for western medicine.

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