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Shamanism in Siberia: Aboriginal Siberia, A Study in Social Anthropology (Forgotten Books)

Shamanism in Siberia: Aboriginal Siberia, A Study in Social Anthropology (Forgotten Books)

Marie Antoinette Czaplicka
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Book Description:

"Siberia is regarded as the locus classicus of shamanism. It is inhabited by many different ethnic groups. Many of its Uralic, Altaic, and Paleosiberian peoples observe shamanistic practices even in modern times. Many classical ethnographic sources of 'shamanism' were recorded among Siberian peoples."

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Shamanism ; The Shaman; A. The Shaman's Vocation.; B. The Shaman's Preparatory Period.; Types Of Shamans; The Accessories Of The Shaman; The Shaman In Action; Shamanism And Sex.; Gods, Spirits, Soul.; Some Ceremonies; Endnotes

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
Language
English
Pages
219
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Release
November 07, 2007
ISBN
1605060607
ISBN 13
9781605060606

Shamanism in Siberia: Aboriginal Siberia, A Study in Social Anthropology (Forgotten Books)

Marie Antoinette Czaplicka
4.1/5 ( ratings)
Book Description:

"Siberia is regarded as the locus classicus of shamanism. It is inhabited by many different ethnic groups. Many of its Uralic, Altaic, and Paleosiberian peoples observe shamanistic practices even in modern times. Many classical ethnographic sources of 'shamanism' were recorded among Siberian peoples."

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Shamanism ; The Shaman; A. The Shaman's Vocation.; B. The Shaman's Preparatory Period.; Types Of Shamans; The Accessories Of The Shaman; The Shaman In Action; Shamanism And Sex.; Gods, Spirits, Soul.; Some Ceremonies; Endnotes

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.
Language
English
Pages
219
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Release
November 07, 2007
ISBN
1605060607
ISBN 13
9781605060606

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