Explore Shamanism

Alby Stone

This provides a much needed, up-to-date guide to the study of Shamanism. Focussing mainly on the shamans of Siberia and Central Asia, it includes a historical overview of academic approaches to shamanism, an overview of the various theories, and a discussion of the origins of shamanism. There are detailed explorations into the initiations, costumes, tools, the place of trance and spirit possession. Explore Shamanism also surveys revived and reconstructed shamanisms in the world today.