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

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SUNY Press, 1. 1. 1993 - 289 strán (strany)
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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The Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a Religious Metaphor
Michael Ripinsky-Naxon
Obmedzený náhľad - 1993
The Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a Religious Metaphor
Michael Ripinsky-Naxon
Obmedzený náhľad - 1993

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Michael Ripinsky-Naxon is Director of the Central American Institute of Prehistoric and Traditional Cultures in Belize and executive board member of the American Foundation for Cultural Studies. He was formerly the Director of Prehistoric Studies at the Mediterranean Research Center, Greece.

Bibliografické informácie

NázovThe Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a Religious Metaphor
G - Reference,Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series
AutorMichael Ripinsky-Naxon
Vydanieilustrované
VydavateľSUNY Press, 1993
Kód ISBN0791413853, 9780791413852
Dĺžka289 strán (strany)
  
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