Shamanism and Confucianism Interaction in Ancient Society from the Perspective of Intrinsic Control

Intrinsic control, as a form of social control, played an important role in the integration of ancient society, embodying the Confucian “ethics” and the primitive “witchcraft”. “Ethics” affects all aspects of people’s lives in civilized areas. “Witchcraft”, on the other hand, is to maintain the normal functioning of society by integrating into people’s lives in a place where it is free from imperial power. The two ideologies, mutually reinforcing each other, have been crucial for intrinsic control, showing a trend of etiquette and custom interaction and injecting vitality into the continuous development of Chinese culture.