The Book of the Shaman: Walk the Ancient Path of the Shaman & Find Inner Peace
By Nicholas Wood.
Description
Ever since the dawn of human history, tribes have had their shamans, who sometimes have been known as medicine men or witch doctors. This beautifully illustrated volume describes shamanism, showing its practices to be the earliest attempts to control the environment with help from spiritual forces. Shamanic ceremonies use drums and rattles to accompany dances, chants and other rituals as a way of summoning healing spirits, performing magic, seeking help, and divining the future. The Book of the Shaman points out striking similarities in shamanism of tribes in far-flung corners of the world,...
ISBN(s)
0764153676, 9780764153679
