The Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a Religious Metaphor

The Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a Religious Metaphor
ISBN-10
0791413861
ISBN-13
9780791413869
Category
Religion
Pages
289
Language
English
Published
1993-05-04
Publisher
SUNY Press
Author
Michael Ripinsky-Naxon

Description

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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