Principles of Shamanism

by Leo Rutherford

Book Overview

PRINCIPLES OF SHAMANISM by LEO RUTHERFORD REVISED AND UPDATED, WITH NEW ILLUSTRATIONS This updated edition of Principles of Shamanism (a.k.a. Shamanism Today) offers an introduction to shamanism, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0722533217
• ISBN13: 9780722533215
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Thorsons Publishers
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Introduction to Shamanism!

I am always a bit suspicious of books that makes claims such as the subtitle of this one: "The only introdution you'll ever need." However, Leo Rutherford does an excellent job of covering the major aspects of Shamanism in enough detail to give the novice (or curious) a basic sense of what is entailed in this ancient spiritual path-- all in a scant 160 pages.The book-- in a concise fashion-- covers a definition of Shamanism and mythology, then introduces the reader briefly to the concepts of the Medicine Wheel; the "tools" of Shamanic living-- including ceremony and ritual; journeying and soul retrievals-- including "non-ordinary" realities; Trance Dancing as a path to healing; and "Teacher" plants from nature. Rutherford concludes with a section on "Shamanism Today," and includes an appendix with assorted resources-- however, please note that the resources are somewhat "skewed" towards the UK, where this book was published.Final thoughts: Highly recommended! (10 out of a possible 10 bookmarks) Very readable, and highly worthwhile, introductory text on Shamanism.

and the journey begins

This is a great guide and over-view of all the major aspects of shamanism!!