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

Michael Ripinsky-Naxon

ISBN 10: 0791413861 / ISBN 13: 9780791413869

Published by State University of New York Press, 1993

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310 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Nature of Shamanism: Substance and Function of a Religious Metaphor
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791413861
• ISBN 13: 9780791413869
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.41 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.