An ethnological analogy and biogenetic model for interpretation of religion and ritual in the past
Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory • Vol/Iss. 29 • Springer • • Published In • Pages: 335–389 •
By Winkelman, Michael J.
Hypothesis
Warfare will predict magio-religious practitioner type.
Note
External warfare was negatively associated with shamans (b=-.24). War for non-land resources was positively associated with shamanistic healers (b=.21) and healers (b=.40). War involving plunder was positively associated with mediums (b=.26). Sorcerer/witch, priests, and shaman-healers were not included in the test.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple regression | Supported | p<.1 | See note | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Warfare | Independent | Aftermath Of Combat, Instigation Of War, Warfare |
| Practitioner type | Dependent | Magicians And Diviners, Priesthood, Shamans And Psychotherapists, Sorcery |