People could also slowly enter trance-like states during collective religious ceremonies and tribal rites. Chieftains and high priests would then often use the power of suggestion to impart a teaching or reinforce their own authority.
在宗教祭儀和部落活動上，透過集體儀式，人也會逐漸進入恍惚狀態，此時酋長或祭司常藉機施予宣教或統治的暗示。