The Nature of Shamanism
Download or Read eBook The Nature of Shamanism PDF written by Michael Ripinsky-Naxon and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1993-05-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Michael Ripinsky-Naxon |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 1993-05-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0791413861 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780791413869 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Nature of Shamanism by : Michael Ripinsky-Naxon
Book excerpt: Ripinsky-Naxon explores the core and essence of shamanism by looking at its ritual, mythology, symbolism, and the dynamics of its cultural process. In dealing with the basic elements of shamanism, the author discusses the shamanistic experience and enlightenment, the inner personal crisis, and the many aspects entailed in the role of the shaman.
