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by Mircea Eliade (Author), W.R. Trask (Translator) "SINCE the beginning of the century, ethnologists have fallen into the habit of using the terms "shaman," "medicine man," "sorcerer," and "magician" interchangeably to designate..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Arkana; New edition edition (27 Jul 1989)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140191550
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140191554
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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SINCE the beginning of the century, ethnologists have fallen into the habit of using the terms "shaman," "medicine man," "sorcerer," and "magician" interchangeably to designate certain individuals possessing magico-religious powers and found in all "primitive" societies. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars A superb and scholarly study, 8 Feb 2003
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Eliade's wide-ranging study of shamanism is a classic in shamanic literature. This historic and academic thesis is perfectly complemented, in my view, by Ross Heaven's book, The Journey To You, which makes this shamanic perspective accessible and useful in modern life. Eliade shows how shamanism is powerful and useful in all societies, while Heaven makes it a vital practice to the modern urban West.
Eliade's is one of the best books i have read in terms of content, though it can be a long read! But well worth the effort.
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1.0 out of 5 stars PLENTY OF 'WHAT', NOT ENOUGH - SUBJECTIVE I KNOW - 'WHY', 14 April 2009
Difficult to comment as I didn't finish it. Was a little, in fact 'a lot', more academic in tone and style than I had anticipated.

The parts I read didn't include any real analysis or criticism, just a very dry summary of what happens. Why this or that practice is followed isn't mentioned which, although of course subjective, gives the more casual reader something.

It appears fairly comprehensive if it were to be required reading academically and that would probably be the only reason I would pick it up. Having said that, I did buy this for non-academic research into these practices and felt like I was getting nothing but a summary of observations.

I stand to be corrected if what I've mentioned is irrelevant to later parts of the text, and be aware of that if you are thinking of buying. However, not only people with an academic interest or need may be here and I guess that that is where my review is mainly directed.
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