Matteson Langdom,E. Jean. Baer,Gerhard (Edited by).
Portals of power. Shamanism in South America.
Albuquerque, University of New Mexico Press
1992,
cm.15,5,x23,5,
pp.350,
legatura editoriale in tutta tela, sopracop.fig.
testo in inglese.
Approaches shamanism from the symbolic perspective. Contributed chapters examine shamanism in 12 South American societies. Considering visionary experiences, native conceptions of power, and ritual efficacy, shamanism is described as an expression of culture instead of an archaic religion. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
EAN:
9780826313454