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Shamanism is the world's oldest religion. The rituals and beliefs of this ancient tradition were carried from Asia and Siberia into the New World by nomadic hunting bands beginning 12,000 years ago. This unique collection of essays on shamanism in Central Asia and the Indian Americas provides sound and engaging scholarship that reflects the great diversity in this fascinating field. First published in 1994, Ancient Traditions has become a vital, frequently cited reference in the ongoing study of ancient religions. For readers interested in indigenous cultures and religions, this collection of essays clarifies much of the New Age speculation on universals in shamanism, offering solid research on specific ethnic and historical expressions. In Ancient Traditions, prominent scholars in ethnography, anthropology, and the study of world religions bring to bear their diverse perspectives on this singularly fascinating topic.

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Book category Books in English Humanities Religion & beliefs Aspects of religion (non-Christian)

• Full title: Ancient Traditions
• Subtitle: Shamanism in Central Asia and the Americas
• Author: Denver Museum of Natural History, Center for Visual Anthropology, Jane Stevenson Day
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312
• EAN: 9780870813429
• ISBN: 0870813420
• ID: 04748067
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado
• Weight: 508 g
• Dimensions: 228 × 153 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 30. August 2007

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