The Nature of Shamanism
| Author | : Michael Ripinsky-Naxon |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 1993-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0791413853 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780791413852 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (852 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Nature of Shamanism by : Michael Ripinsky-Naxon
Download or read book The Nature of Shamanism written by Michael Ripinsky-Naxon and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
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