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The Shaman Occupies A Key Role As A Healer, Mediating Between The World Of The Living And The World Of Spirits, And Is A Potent Figure In Alternative Medicine. Shamanism, A Richly Illustrated Guide, Looks At Both Historic And Present-day Manifestations, From The Snowscapes Of Siberia To The Jungles Of The Amazon. The Book Discusses Visions, Initiations Rites, Shamanic Chants, Shamanism And Mental Health, The Shamanic Use Of Plants, And The Political And Social Background Of The Shaman's Work. Also Covered Are The Links Between The Shaman's Sense Of Unity In Nature And The Recent Growth Of Ecological Consciousness In Western Societies.--jacket. The Shamanic Worldview -- What Is A Shaman? -- Spirits And Souls -- Layers Of The Cosmos -- Levels Of Reality -- Concepts Of Power -- Regional Traditions -- The Religion Of The Stone Age -- Hunters, Herders And Farmers -- Siberia And Mongolia -- South And East Asia -- North America -- South And Central America -- The Rest Of The World -- Becoming A Shaman -- Who Becomes A Shaman? -- Initiation And Instruction -- Trance And Ecstasy -- Helpers And Teachers -- Voyages To Other Realms -- Battles With Hostile Spirits -- Music, Dance And Words -- C

Author

Vitebsky, Piers

Publisher

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9780806133287

Subjects

Sociology, Anthropology, Social Science

Rating

4.3 / 5 (30 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14