The Elements of ShamanismShamanism is rooted in the mists of history and its practices are thought to be the longest surviving rituals in which people tried to communicate with their gods. Nevill Drury's beautifully illustrated and authoritatively written guide uncovers the magical world of shamanism and illuminates the enigmatic and universal soul of the Shamanic tradition. |
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... able to undertake a vision - quest of the soul , journey to the sacred places and report back to humankind on matters of cosmic intent . It may be that the shaman is a healer , able to conquer the spirits of disease , a sorcerer ...
... able to undertake a vision - quest of the soul , journey to the sacred places and report back to humankind on matters of cosmic intent . It may be that the shaman is a healer , able to conquer the spirits of disease , a sorcerer ...
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... able to perceive this world of souls , spirits and gods , and who , in a state of ecstatic trance , is able to travel among them , gaining special knowledge of that supernatural realm . He or she is ever alert to the intrinsic perils of ...
... able to perceive this world of souls , spirits and gods , and who , in a state of ecstatic trance , is able to travel among them , gaining special knowledge of that supernatural realm . He or she is ever alert to the intrinsic perils of ...
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... able to see the ' fibres of light ' and energy patterns emanating from people and other living organisms ; to encounter the forces within the wind and sacred water - hole , and isolate as visionary experiences - as if on film - the ...
... able to see the ' fibres of light ' and energy patterns emanating from people and other living organisms ; to encounter the forces within the wind and sacred water - hole , and isolate as visionary experiences - as if on film - the ...
Contents
Where is Shamanism Found? | 11 |
Shamanic Cosmologies 233 | 23 |
Rituals and the Inner World | 32 |
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