The provided text is an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript of a conversation between a host and guest, Nicola Bizzi, on the channel "Facciamo Finta Che", focusing primarily on the topic of Shamanism. The hitorian and writer Nicola Bizzi discuss the etymology and historical origins of the term "shamanism", tracing it back to Siberian and Tunguska languages and noting its first appearance in Western texts from the late 17th century. A significant portion of the conversation addresses the misunderstanding and demonization of Shamanism by Western culture, particularly due to the influence of Christian dogma and Enlightenment rationalism. Finally, the discussion pivots to modern relevance, using the Russian children's cartoon "Leo and Tig" as an example of a contemporary, positive portrayal of Siberian Shamanism and its connection to nature, initiated by a culturally influential Russian television figure.

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