Margaret Stutley is an expert on world religions and folk tradition, and the author of several books including Hinduism (Crucible 1989), Ancient Indian Magic and Folklore (Motilal Banarsidass, 2000) and An Introduction to Magical Elements in the Bible (Weavers Press, 1991).

• 1. Introduction 2. Male and Female Shamans 3.The Shaman's Costume 4. Shamans' Paraphernalia 5. Trance, Ecstacy and Possession 6. Deites and Spirits 7. Divination 8. Healing 9. Shamans and Smiths; 10. Soul; 11. Ancestor Cults 12. Death and Funeral Rites 13. Were-animals Bibliography Index

'Margaret Stutley's Shamanism: An Introduction looks as if it might be a cut above its competition ... she draws convincing parallels between shamanic ideas of flight and similar concepts in other religions, with insightful references to the Bible.' - Times Literary Supplement

Margaret Stutley is an expert on world religions and folk tradition, and the author of several books including Hinduism (Crucible 1989), Ancient Indian Magic and Folklore (Motilal Banarsidass, 2000) and An Introduction to Magical Elements in the Bible (Weavers Press, 1991).

• 1. Introduction 2. Male and Female Shamans 3.The Shaman's Costume 4. Shamans' Paraphernalia 5. Trance, Ecstacy and Possession 6. Deites and Spirits 7. Divination 8. Healing 9. Shamans and Smiths; 10. Soul; 11. Ancestor Cults 12. Death and Funeral Rites 13. Were-animals Bibliography Index

'Margaret Stutley's Shamanism: An Introduction looks as if it might be a cut above its competition ... she draws convincing parallels between shamanic ideas of flight and similar concepts in other religions, with insightful references to the Bible.' - Times Literary Supplement

Margaret Stutley is an expert on world religions and folk tradition, and the author of several books including Hinduism (Crucible 1989), Ancient Indian Magic and Folklore (Motilal Banarsidass, 2000) and An Introduction to Magical Elements in the Bible (Weavers Press, 1991).

• 1. Introduction 2. Male and Female Shamans 3.The Shaman's Costume 4. Shamans' Paraphernalia 5. Trance, Ecstacy and Possession 6. Deites and Spirits 7. Divination 8. Healing 9. Shamans and Smiths; 10. Soul; 11. Ancestor Cults 12. Death and Funeral Rites 13. Were-animals Bibliography Index

'Margaret Stutley's Shamanism: An Introduction looks as if it might be a cut above its competition ... she draws convincing parallels between shamanic ideas of flight and similar concepts in other religions, with insightful references to the Bible.' - Times Literary Supplement