As opposed to a shaman or shamanka, a priest or priestess tends to __________.

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Priests and priestesses often undergo formal training, live in state-level societies where religion is more institutionalized, have their success judged by their knowledge and execution of rituals, and in many cultures, their positions can be hereditary, distinguishing them from shamans or shamankas who might not share these characteristics.

As Opposed to a Shaman or Shamanka, a Priest or Priestess