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The drum
The Sami drum has never been a magic drum. It was given that epithet by missionary priests, whose intention was to eradicate the Sami's pre-Christian religion and the use of the drum.
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The Sami drum has never been a magic drum. It was given that epithet by missionary priests, whose intention was to eradicate the Sami's pre-Christian religion and the use of the drum.
Läs mer om trumman »
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 Lars Levi Laestadius and the Sami The radical priest Lars Levi Laestadius was very important for the Sami in the north during the 19th century. Read more about Laestadianism »
Forced conversion to Christianity In 1685 the state decided to convert the Sami to Christianity by force. Cult images (sieidi) and offering places were destroyed, and sacred Sami sites were desecrated. Read more about the mission » |
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 Persecuted for their belief The shaman acted as an intermediary in contacts between the people and the world of gods. When the Sami were to be converted to Christianity, the Church principally directed their persecution at the shaman and his tool, the drum. Read more about the shaman » |
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