Wednesday, August 27, 2008

In Venezuela, followers of a goddess known as Maria Lionza put their faith in the "psychic surgery" of a razor-blade wielding shaman

"Taboo" (10 p.m., National Geographic) looks at faith healers from different cultures and continents and the people who entrust their health and lives to 21st century witch doctors.


In Venezuela, followers of a goddess known as Maria Lionza put their faith in the "psychic surgery" of a razor-blade wielding shaman.

"Taboo" then documents a case of alleged demon possession in Arizona and the exorcist who says he can cure what others think is merely depression.

Finally, child adherents of a cult in the Phillipines devour light bulbs containing toxic mercury to prove that they have what it takes to become healers.

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