The term "soul-journey" does not exist in the English language.
- Shamanic cultures recognize the presence of a "soul" that may be taught to leave the body, fulfill different tasks such as going to the realms of the spirits or the dead, and then return to the body.
- The shaman is usually captivated, sleeping, or seems to be in a coma while the soul is journeying. This is a risky procedure; success is not always assured.
- The soul may get separated from the body, become wounded, or be unable to rejoin it, resulting in deadly consequences.
- The closest approach to this notion is "soul-journey," and as a result, the word has entered metaphysical jargon. Also look up Benandanti, Fetch, and Kresnik.
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