Shamanic Worlds: Rituals and Lore of Siberia and Central Asia (North Castle Books) (Paperback)

~ Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer (Editor)

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This work introduces traditional Siberian shamans as the poets, therapists and even leaders of their communities. Among the special features of this collection are transcriptions of shamanic exhortations and a study of shamanic tales and rituals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: M.E. Sharpe (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563249731
• ISBN-13: 978-1563249730
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #321,259 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!, August 1, 2000

By	Julie Ann Stewart (Brownstown, MI United States) - See all my reviews

When this book came out it played an important role in bridging the gap between Russian/Soviet scholarship about shamanism and the western world. The value of this book is increased by the fact that many of the writers come from the cultures about which they are writing. Ms. Mandelstam-Balzer's translation is very readable and always interesting. This book is full of valuable information for readers interested in learning about Siberian shamanic traditions. Shamanic Worlds will be interesting not only to scholars but also to anyone interested in shamanism.