"A remarkable array of people have been called shamans, while the phenomena identified as shamanism continues to proliferate. This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Shamanism contains with examples from antiquity up to today, and from Siberia (where the term “shaman…
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Shamanism contains a chronology, an introduction, and extensive bibliography. The dictionary contains over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individuals, groups, practices and cultures that have been called "shamanic". Thi…
Containing a chronology, an introduction and an extensive bibliography, this dictionary has over 500 cross-referenced entries on individuals, groups, practices, and cultures that have been called "shamanic."
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Shamanism contains a chronology, an introduction, and extensive bibliography. The dictionary contains over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individuals, groups, practices and cultures that have been called "shamanic". Thi…
Cover -- Half Title -- Series -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: Why Tylor, Why Now? -- The chapters -- Part One Contexts and Debates -- 1 The Debate between E.B. Tylor and Andrew Lang over the Theory of Primitive Monotheism: I…
How have human cultures engaged with and thought about animals, plants, rocks, clouds, and other elements of their natural surroundings? Do animals and other natural objects have a spirit or soul? What is their relationship to humans? In his new book, Graham Harvey explores indi…