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Shaman Pathways - What is Shamanism?
What is Shamanism? is the product of a collaboration between eleven leading Shaman authors and practitioners each tasked with the discussion of a particular central aspect or theme. The result serves as both an excellent introduction to anyone coming to Shamanism for the first time and a stimulating read for the more experienced Shaman interested in engaging with contemporary thinking and debate. Edited by Trevor Greenfield, What is Shamanism? features essays from Dorothy Abrams, Elen Sentier, Hearth Moon Rising, Imelda Almqvist, Julie Dollman, Janet Gale, Jez Hughes, Kenn Day, Laura Perry, S. Kelley Harrell and Taz Thornton.
120 pages, Paperback
Published September 28, 2018
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July 25, 2018
Let´s start by saying that I liked this book. I had questions. I cant say that the book had definitive answers but it did have articles from people asking the same kind of questions. For example how much can you modernize something but still keep it authentic or in this case indigenous enough? I also liked the chapter about story weaving. Made me think about how many original fairytales and stories do we have here in Estonia and what could be learnt from them.
Now I think that this books should have a second volume because Im left with the feeling that maybe it was more like a good thick comes once in a year magazine about shamanism and soon Id like to read more news from the world of theory behind shamanism.
#WhatIsShamanism? #NetGalley
Now I think that this books should have a second volume because Im left with the feeling that maybe it was more like a good thick comes once in a year magazine about shamanism and soon Id like to read more news from the world of theory behind shamanism.
#WhatIsShamanism? #NetGalley
May 19, 2019
A very good introduction to what shamanism actually is made off. There are no practices but only theory, so it offers a fair amount of information to know what it is about. Pretty useful.
August 29, 2018
I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley for free in exchange for an honest review.
Trevor Greenfield has edited an anthology of essays that address many broad ideas in Shamanism. In many ways, his contributors are successful in answering the title question. The contributors touch on many ideas within the umbrella of shamanism - indigenous practices, spiritual healing, animism, animals, soul work, and cultural appropriation.
I liked the wide view that was presented. I learned a lot about what shamanism is. I did not learn specifics for practicing. I am very okay with that - I got exactly what I wanted from the book. I do think a reader looking for specific techniques could be disappointed.
I would definitely recommend Shaman Pathways - What is Shamanism? to anyone who is interested in learning basic information about an ancient set of practices.
Trevor Greenfield has edited an anthology of essays that address many broad ideas in Shamanism. In many ways, his contributors are successful in answering the title question. The contributors touch on many ideas within the umbrella of shamanism - indigenous practices, spiritual healing, animism, animals, soul work, and cultural appropriation.
I liked the wide view that was presented. I learned a lot about what shamanism is. I did not learn specifics for practicing. I am very okay with that - I got exactly what I wanted from the book. I do think a reader looking for specific techniques could be disappointed.
I would definitely recommend Shaman Pathways - What is Shamanism? to anyone who is interested in learning basic information about an ancient set of practices.
July 20, 2018
I read Mirce Eliade's book about shamanism but I wanted to look at other sources and have a better understandment of what currently shamanism is.
This book is perfect if you are beginner and want to have an overview.
Recommended!
Many thanks to John Hunt Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC
This book is perfect if you are beginner and want to have an overview.
Recommended!
Many thanks to John Hunt Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC
August 1, 2018
A remarkable outlook on Shamanism. Although I'm not a practitioner and never thought to go search for a shaman I was fascinated by the traditional shamanism since my early age.Now I finally found a book that easily explains what is shamanism and their rituals. I like how the book explains both the traditional shamanism and the modern shamanism.
December 9, 2018
*I received this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*
This collection of short essays from various Shamans create a great Beginner’s Guide for the novice reader. Each contributor delves into one of the many various aspects of shamanism - ranging from cultural appropriation and indigenous practices to soul work and spiritual healing. While this book does introduce important concepts related to shamanism, it does not give specific methods to practice is. By doing this, the reader can focus more so on the philosophical aspect surrounding shamanism to give them a better understanding and respect for this ancient practice before they just delve into practicing such a sacred art.
This collection of short essays from various Shamans create a great Beginner’s Guide for the novice reader. Each contributor delves into one of the many various aspects of shamanism - ranging from cultural appropriation and indigenous practices to soul work and spiritual healing. While this book does introduce important concepts related to shamanism, it does not give specific methods to practice is. By doing this, the reader can focus more so on the philosophical aspect surrounding shamanism to give them a better understanding and respect for this ancient practice before they just delve into practicing such a sacred art.
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