Historical dictionary of shamanism

CURSING

Cursing: translation

Invoking curses is a significant ability attributed to shamans in many cultures. It may either be thought of positively (as a means of protecting a shaman’s community, perhaps as a form ofcombatagainst enemies) or negatively (as a sanction against disrespect within the community or an aspect ofsorcery). This is part of theambiguityof shamans and their activities in many cultures. The specific form and method of cursing employed, or suspected of being employed, varies.

  1. cursing—Cursing translation Cursing In its popular acceptation cursing is often confounded especially in the phrase cursing and swearing with the use of profane and insulting la...Catholic encyclopedia
  2. cursing—cursing translationSynonyms and related wordsRabelaisian abusive bad language billingsgate blasphemous blue language calumniatory calumnious colorful language comminatory...Moby Thesaurus
  3. cursing—богохульство профанация...Англо-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь
  4. cursing—сущ. богохульство профанация Syn blasphemy profanity obscenity profanation swearing...Англо-русский словарь общей лексики
  5. cursing—клянння...Англо-український словник