Shamanism the practice of entering a trance state to experience visions of a reality beyond the ordinary and to gain esoteric knowledge has been an important part of life for indigenous societies throughout the Americas from prehistoric times until the present. Much has been wri…
Occultism in a global perspective
Occultism in a global perspective
by Djurdjevic, Gordan, Bogdan, Henrik
fromApproaches to new religions
Occultism in a global perspective
by Djurdjevic, Gordan, Bogdan, Henrik
fromApproaches to new religions
Occultism in a global perspective
by Djurdjevic, Gordan, Bogdan, Henrik
fromApproaches to new religions
Occultism in a global perspective
by Djurdjevic, Gordan, Bogdan, Henrik
fromApproaches to new religions
The study of the ideas and practices associated with occultism is a rapidly growing branch of contemporary scholarship. However, most research has focused on English and French speaking areas and has not addressed the wider spread and significance of occultism. Occultism in a Gl…
"Known for their beautiful textile art, the Kuna of Panama have been scrutinized by anthropologists for decades. Perhaps surprisingly, this scrutiny has overlooked the magnificent Kuna craft of nuchukana--wooden anthropomorphic carvings--which play vital roles in curing and othe…