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The Necromantic Urge, Part 3

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Origins of Necromancy and Ancient Shamanistic Practices

This chapter explores the origins of necromancy and its connection to ancient shamanistic practices. It discusses the idea that necromancy may have emerged as a coping method for the emotional impact of death, as well as ancestor veneration and early human attempts to communicate with the deceased.

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