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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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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...
Published on July 14, 2003 by Peter Messerschmidt
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of Money!
I was fooled into believing that "Principles of Shamanism" is a different book from "Way of Shamanism" - THEY'RE THE SAME BOOK!!!! Buy one or the other - buying both is a waste of money! At least buy one of them though, it's a great book.
Published on November 25, 2003
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Excellent Introduction to Shamanism!,
By Peter Messerschmidt "denmarkguy" (Port Townsend, WA, USA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Principles of Shamanism (Paperback)
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of Money!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Principles of Shamanism (Paperback)
I was fooled into believing that "Principles of Shamanism" is a different book from "Way of Shamanism" - THEY'RE THE SAME BOOK!!!! Buy one or the other - buying both is a waste of money!At least buy one of them though, it's a great book.
4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
and the journey begins,
By A Customer
This review is from: Principles of Shamanism (Paperback)
This is a great guide and over-view of all the major aspects of shamanism!!
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Principles of Shamanism by Leo Rutherford (Paperback - January 25, 1996)
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