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  Shamanism is a complex system of beliefs, myths and rituals that overlays individual tribal religions.

The shaman is an intermediary between the human world and the spiritual world. In a consciously induced ecstatic state, the shaman leaves his body and, in a trance, travels to the underworld, to the heavens or to the depths of the sea.

His social functions make the shaman an important and powerful member of society. He sees into the future, appeases the spirits with sacrificial rituals, purifies and heals the sick and accompanies the deceased into the realm of the dead.

 		  
Book1:

Shamanism
in Eurasia

by Mihály Hoppal

with foreword by
Ake Hultkrantz

 

 

 

Book 2:

Shamanism
in the Americas

by Ake Hultkrantz

Michael Ripinsky-Naxon

Christer Lindberg

  

 

 

Specifications:

both books:

7 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.

19,5 x 26,5 cm

160 pages

over 200 illustrations,

mainly in colour
Contents:

Shamans in Eurasia:

 

Foreword

The World of Shamans

The Origins of Shamanism

From Lapland to Japan

Signs and Symbols in Shamanism

Revival of Shamanism

 

Index

Bibliography

Picture credits

 
Contens:

Shamans in the Americas:

 

Foreword

The Shamanic Complex

Models of Shamanism in the Americas

Shamanic Calling and Initiation

Shamanic Healing Practices

Other Shamanic Functions

The Role of Ritual Hallucinations

The Nature of Shamanism

 

Index

Biblioigraphy

Picture credits