Shamanism: An Encyclopedia of World Beliefs, Practices, and Culture (2 Volume Set).
Santa Barbara, CA / London: ABC - CLIO, 2004. First Edition. Hardover. Small quartos. Two Volumes (complete). xxxii + 522pp. & xxxii [ 532pp ]. Illustrated papered boards, alphabetized list of entries, bibliography and index. A guide to worldwide shamanism and shamanistic practices, emphasizing historical and current cultural adaptations. Includes nearly 200 alphabetized entries on shamanic belief systems, practices, rituals, and related phenomena; 152 contributors including international experts and pioneering researchers in the field; 100 photos, charts, and tables; multicultural bibliography of significant materials from the fields of history, ethnography, and anthropology. An important reference on the subject. The publisher says of the content: "Volume 1 contains 55 A-Z entries on "General Themes in World Shamanism." These include Demonic possession and exorcism, Fire and hearth, Initiation, Music in world shamanism, and Offerings and sacrifice in shamanism, among others. Following the general entries, volume 1 has sections on North America, Central and South America, and Europe. Volume 2 looks at Eurasia, Korea and Japan, China, South Asia and Tibet, Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania, and Africa. Within each of these sections, an introduction is followed by between 6 (for Australia and Oceania) and 27 (for Eurasia) articles on various aspects of shamanism among the cultures of the region. Every article ... has a bibliography as well as see also references. The articles vary in size from less than a page to several pages. There are many black-and-white photographs (one of Zora Neale Hurston as a Voudou dancer) and drawings. The last volume has a complete and extensive bibliography, which includes numerous titles in languages other than English; a list of contributors and their credentials; and an index." Light bruising to extremities, otherwise a tight, clean near Fine set. Oversize - thus additional shipping may apply. Item #57297
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