The Siberian Shaman’s technique of ecstasy

Changes in the field of observation and body image, attenuated grasp of reality and self-control, which may lead to identification with authority in the case of the shaman with supranormal powers, are all identifying features of shamanic ecstasy. It also appears that some of the basic elements of th...

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Main Author: Anna-Leena Siikala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Donner Institute 1982-01-01
Series:Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis
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Online Access:https://journal.fi/scripta/article/view/67133