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The Psychology of The Shaman (Inner Journey)

Eternalised

CHAPTER

The Origins of Shamanism

Jungian analyst Mary-Louise von Franz writes, the roots of both priesthood and psychotherapy lie in the primitive phenomenon of shamanism. Jung had carved an inscription above the door of his house, which stated, vogatus atquinon vogatus, dus atereit, cold or not cold, God will be present. This was to remind his patients and himself of their true vocation that to fail the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. If the initiate passes the trials and is approved by the spirits, he or she becomes a shaman. The journey to become a shaman can take years.

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