Meaning of the term <i>ak adan</i> in shamanic invocations collected by А.В. Anokhin
The article considers the meaning of the term ak adan in shamanic calls collected by А.В. Anokhin. The author concludes that the term ak adan was applied by altaic shamans to the shamanic drum during the ritual of kamlaniye and contained the following meaning: sacred (“animate”) drum - rideable animal of shaman - “sacred camel”.