Shamanism: archaic techniques of ecstasy
Book • 1964
Mircea Eliade's "Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy" is a seminal work exploring shamanic practices across various cultures.
Eliade delves into the historical and anthropological aspects of shamanism, examining its rituals, beliefs, and significance in shaping societies.
The book meticulously details the techniques used by shamans to enter altered states of consciousness and interact with the spirit world.
Eliade's analysis highlights the universality of shamanic themes and their enduring influence on religious and mythological traditions.
His work remains a cornerstone in the study of religious phenomena and cross-cultural comparisons.
Eliade delves into the historical and anthropological aspects of shamanism, examining its rituals, beliefs, and significance in shaping societies.
The book meticulously details the techniques used by shamans to enter altered states of consciousness and interact with the spirit world.
Eliade's analysis highlights the universality of shamanic themes and their enduring influence on religious and mythological traditions.
His work remains a cornerstone in the study of religious phenomena and cross-cultural comparisons.
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