Shamanism : a cross-cultural study of beliefs and practices / Gary Edson.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, c2009.Description: vii, 287 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780786434091 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
  • 0786434090 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • REF BF1611 .E36 2009
Contents:
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, and sacrifice -- Transcendental shamanism.
Summary: "This book provides an in-depth look at the beliefs and practices centered on the shaman, a person believed to have powers to heal and communicate with the spirit world. The work features more than 90 of the author's drawings of masks, fetishes, carvings and ongon, and 40 rare photographs of shamans, medicine men and women and healers"--Provided by publisher.
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Reference Storms Research Center Reference Collection - Does Not Circulate REF BF 1611 .E36 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Not for loan 98634148

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-275) and index.

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, and sacrifice -- Transcendental shamanism.

"This book provides an in-depth look at the beliefs and practices centered on the shaman, a person believed to have powers to heal and communicate with the spirit world. The work features more than 90 of the author's drawings of masks, fetishes, carvings and ongon, and 40 rare photographs of shamans, medicine men and women and healers"--Provided by publisher.

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