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    The introduction of Christianity, as well as modernization and assimilation into mainstream culture, have led to a near disappearance of the tradition. "The missionaries told us mediums were like devils ... They said we were Satan's family because we had mediums in our family. I felt so ashamed." Taiwan's indigenous people number about 490,000 -- 2% of the population. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    The missionaries told us mediums were like devils ... They said we were Satan's family because we had mediums in our family. I felt so ashamed.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago
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In Taiwan, an effort to bring back witches
  1. The medium told me I should've been a witch
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago
  2. It's like being a psychiatrist
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago
  3. I'm very happy to be learning this ... If my ancestors knew, they would be very happy too.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago
  4. Elder witches learned the chants by memorization, but we are now trying to record them
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago
  5. Our type of witchcraft is not wild like the media has imagined it to be. It's based on life ... For instance, if we are about to plant seedlings, the mediums conduct a prayer chant for planting. Before a harvest, we have a chant to pray for a good harvest. During funerals, we have a chant for mourning.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 4 weeks ago

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