Ecstatic religion: a study of shamanism and spirit possession

States of spirit possession, in which believers feel themselves to be 'possessed' by the deity and raised to a new plane of existence, are found in almost all known religions. From Dionysiac cults to Haitiam voodoo, Christian and Sufi mysticism to shamanic ritual, the rapture and frenzy of...

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Main Author: Lewis, Ioan M. 1930-2014 (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] Routledge 2003
In:Year: 2003
Edition:3. ed.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ecstasy / Religion / Shamanism
Further subjects:B Ecstasy
B Spirit Possession
B Religion and sociology
B Shamanism
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