巫的含义、特征、发展和传承方式——兼以新疆为例

Implication,Characteristics,Development and Ways of Passing on of Witch——Taking Xinjiang Province as an Example

巫虽然远离现代生活,但是在宗教学的研究中却不能忽视对于巫的探讨。历史上,巫与宗教的关系是非常密切的。文章仅就巫的含义、特征、发展和传承方式及其在历史发展过程中的作用等问题作一些探讨。

Witch is far from modern life, but we cannot neglect the study of witch in the reli gious teaching. Historically, witch has been closely related with religion. This paper probes the im plication, characteristics, development and ways of passing on of witch and its function in history.