Shamanism for Beginners: Walking with the World's Healers of Earth and Sky

Shamanism for Beginners: Walking with the World's Healers of Earth and Sky
ISBN-10
073871562X
ISBN-13
9780738715629
Series
Shamanism for Beginners
Category
Body, Mind & Spirit
Pages
249
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Llewellyn Worldwide
Author
James Endredy

Description

Healers and visionaries, food-finders and rainmakers--as intermediaries between the physical and spirit worlds, shamans have served a vital role in indigenous cultures for more than 40,000 years. The timeless wisdom of the shaman also holds relevance for the challenges we face today. James Endredy explores shamanic paths from around the globe and discusses the tools, rituals, and beliefs that are common to most traditions. You'll discover how shamans are chosen and initiated, and how they establish a relationship with power animals, ancestors, and other inhabitants of the spirit realm. Along with many stories from his own experiences, Endredy shares insights from other scholars in the field, including Mircea Eliade, Michael Harner, and Holger Kalweit, and from indigenous shamans throughout history. Shamanism for Beginners concludes with a thoughtful, empowering look at how shamanic practices can help restore balance and peace to our lives and the earth.

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