The Shaman : Voyages of the Soul - Trance, Ecstasy and Healing from Siberia to the Amazon

The Shaman : Voyages of the Soul - Trance, Ecstasy and Healing from Siberia to the Amazon by Vitebsky, Piers. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781903296189.

A richly illustrated guide to the world of shamanism, this book looks at both its historic and its present-day manifestations, from the snowscapes of Siberia to the jungles of the Amazon. Includes more than 250 illustrations, mostly in full-color, presenting a unique pictorial record of shamanism Describes key themes such as healing, visions, initiation, cosmology, the shaman’s drum, and mental health Is written by a leading world expert, based on a synthesis of many years of research and field work Features a detailed region-by-region survey of shamanism, with full-color maps Explores both spiritual and psychological aspects of the subject, as well as the relevance of shamanism to contemporary Western culture Includes a directory of shamanic cultures