Which of the following is one of the most common activities of shamans cross-culturally?​

A) ​controlling animals
B) ​healing the sick
C) ​bringing rain
D) ​punishing enemies

Shamanism is often associated with healing practices and is found across many different cultures. While shamans may engage in other activities such as controlling animals or bringing rain, healing the sick is one of the most common and consistent practices observed cross-culturally. Punishing enemies, on the other hand, is not typically associated with shamanic practices.