Shamanism: a cross-cultural study of beliefs and practices

Spiritual exaltation -- Shamanism and belief -- Shamanistic power and magic -- Shamanistic symbolism -- Shamanism and imaginative representation -- Shamanic ritual and transformation -- Shamanic divination and curing -- Spirits, dreams, and ecstasy -- Transformation and shape-shifting -- Life, death...

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Main Author: Edson, Gary 1937- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2009
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Further subjects:B Shamanism

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