Book: Shamans And Shamanism Compares the development of the shaman, or medicine man, among tribal societies. A go-between for man and the spirit world, the shaman explains and resolves issues surrounding misfortunes, bodily ailments, and death. In drawing from tribal societies around the world, the author discusses causes (ill winds, evils spirits) and cures (exorcism, enchanted drinks).
Details of Book: Shamans And Shamanism Book: Shamans And Shamanism
Author: John Lee Maddox
ISBN: 0486427072
ISBN-13: 9780486427072
, 978-0486427072
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2003/05/09
Publisher: Dover Publications
Number of Pages: 352
Language: English