Paganism was closely connected with the old clan system, and the remains of totemism and shamanism were preserved even after the crossing of Danube. The Shumen plate in the archaeological literature is often associated with shamanism. In the 9th century, it was recorded that before a battle the Bulgars "used to practice enchantments and jests and charms and certain auguries". Liutprand of Cremona reported that Baian, son of Simeon I (893–927), could through magicam transform into a wolf. Clement of Ohrid reported the worship of fire and water by the Bulgars, while in the 11th century Theophylact of Ohrid remembered that before the Christianization the Bulgars respected the Sun, Moon and the stars, and sacrificed dogs to them.
Paganism was closely connected with the old clan system and the remains of totemism and shamanism were preserved even after the crossing of Danube The Shumen plate in the archaeological literature is often associated with shamanism In the 9th century it was recorded that before a battle the Bulgars "used to practice enchantments and jests and charms and certain auguries" Liutprand of Cremona reported that Baian son of Simeon I (893–927) could through magicam transform into a wolf Clement of Ohrid reported the worship of fire and water by the Bulgars while in the 11th century Theophylact of Ohrid remembered that before the Christianization the Bulgars respected the Sun Moon and the stars and sacrificed dogs to them