The Shaman S Quest

Author : Nevill Drury
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780996523

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The Shaman's Quest by Nevill Drury Pdf

The shaman is an enigmatic figure – a healer, magician and visionary who moves between the everyday world and the realm of gods and spirits. "The Shamans Quest" describes the spiritual journeys of four shamans from different corners of the world – the arctic snows of Canada, the central Australian desert, the sacred mountains of Japan, and the forests of north-western South America. From the North comes a tale of the Inuit shaman Enoyuk and his magical adventures with different gods and spirit-helpers. In the South we enter the world of the Aboriginal elder Kalu, with his sacred desert Dreamings, and in the East we meet Saimei, a Japanese shamaness who lives in a world of kami spirits. And in the West we encounter Baiya, a shaman from the Amazonian forest who undertakes visionary journeys so he may perform tasks of spiritual healing. In "The Shamans Quest" these four shamans finally come together at the mythic centre of the world, and it is a very special purpose which has brought them here – for they have come to witness the healing of the Earth. Exploring universal themes of spiritual renewal, "The Shamans Quest" shows us how we can find the Great Song of Life and learn to value the sacred qualities of Nature and the Universe. ,

Author : Norman W. Wilson
Publisher : Zadkiel Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 178695169X

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The Shaman's Quest by Norman W. Wilson Pdf

Young, handsome, financially independent and unhappy. No one wants to answer to Adam's endless questions. Finally, realizing those from whom he seeks answers don't have any, he begins a search for a mystical shaman in the fabulous wilds of the great Baskatong of Canada. Following one last lead, he journeys to central Florida to find the MiqMaq medicine man known as the Master of Breath. Adam begins his journey into a fascinating mystical world of the natural and the supernatural.

Author : Vasily Mahanenko
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516872339

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Survival Quest (the Way of the Shaman Book #1) by Vasily Mahanenko Pdf

Barliona. A virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles - and predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home. In Barliona, anything goes: you can assault fellow players, level up, become a mythical hero, a wizard or a legendary thief. The only rule that attempted to regulate the game demanded that no player was allowed to feel actual pain. But there's an exception to every rule. For a certain bunch of players, Barliona has become their personal hell. They are criminals sent to Barliona to serve their time. They aren't in it for the dragons' gold or the abundant loot. All they want is to survive the virtual inferno. They face the ultimate survival quest.

Author : J.J. Marble
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781796026139

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A Shaman’s Quest by J.J. Marble Pdf

Two unlikely friends, a golden monkey prince with magical powers, and an orphan boy who could communicate with animals. The two friends, along with very unusual magical creatures, went on to save an enchanted forest in the Middle Sphere, and an animal kingdom in the Outside World. But after years of relative peace, both their worlds are again, on the brink of total annihilation. Once again, the two unlikely friends joined together to stop the dark forces from usurping both their realms. Little did they know, that, there was more to it than they bargained for. Join them in their quest, and their exciting adventures, back into the hidden world of the Middle Sphere - and the mysterious realm of shamans.

Author : Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green,Stephen Aldhouse-Green
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0500051348

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The Quest for the Shaman by Miranda Jane Aldhouse-Green,Stephen Aldhouse-Green Pdf

An exploration of shamanism and ritual behavior in ancient Europe draws on recent archaeological research to identify the roles and techniques of shamans from multiple periods and civilizations, in a history that also features numerous photographs of elaborate ritual objects.

Author : Galina Lindquist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9189652258

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The Quest for the Authentic Shaman by Galina Lindquist Pdf

Author : Ross Heaven
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620551486

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Shamanic Quest for the Spirit of Salvia by Ross Heaven Pdf

The first practical guide to the transformative uses of salvia • Explains how salvia connects you with your higher purpose and aids you in envisioning your unique path in life • Describes appropriate methods of use, a shamanic diet to increase effectiveness, and the meaning of the symbols experienced during salvia’s ecstatic embrace • Explores recent clinical research into salvia’s long-term positive psychological effects and its potential as a treatment for Alzheimer’s, depression, and addiction Salvia divinorum has been used since ancient times by the Mazatec shamans of Mexico for divination, vision quests, and healing. Known by many names--nearly all associated with the Virgin Mary, who has come to symbolize the spirit of salvia--this plant ally is now regarded as the most powerful natural hallucinogen. Providing the first practical guide to the shamanic, spiritual, and therapeutic uses of salvia, Ross Heaven shares his in-depth quest to connect with the spirit of this plant teacher. He explores recent clinical research into its many long-term psychological effects, such as increased insight and self-confidence, improved mood and concentration, and feelings of calmness and connection with nature, as well as salvia’s potential for combating diseases like Alzheimer’s, depression, and even cocaine addiction. Reviewing the traditional Mazatec ceremonies surrounding salvia’s harvest and use, Heaven describes appropriate methods of consumption, typical dosages, and the shamanic diet he used to increase salvia’s effectiveness. Examining firsthand accounts of salvia journeys from around the world, he decodes the meaning of the symbolic images experienced during salvia’s ecstatic embrace and details the interplay between salvia and the lucid dreaming state. Comparing salvia to ayahuasca and the San Pedro cactus, Heaven explains that salvia’s greatest strength as a shamanic plant ally lies in its ability to connect you with your higher purpose and aid you in envisioning your unique path in life.

Author : Vasily Mahanenko
Publisher : Magic Dome Books
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798201655709

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Survival Quest (The Way of the Shaman by Vasily Mahanenko Pdf

An original LitRPG fantasy from one of the fathers of LitRPG. #1 bestseller in audiobooks. The unrelenting #1 LitRPG bestseller. Translated into English, German, Polish, Czech and Korean languages. Barliona is a brand-new virtual world which offers everyone the chance to start a new life as a valiant knight, a hero or a beautiful princess. Many people have come here in search of a new identity. Still, for some users Barliona has become their biggest nightmare. They are convicts sentenced to serving their term in virtual reality with their sensory filters disabled. They can feel everything that happens to their character whether it's pleasure or pain, strain or fatigue. For them, the difference between the real and virtual worlds is so slim that some of the inmates lose all sense of reality. Daniel Mahan is one such convict, tried and sentenced for hacking the city sewage network. He's assigned the class of Shaman which can become his blessing or his curse. Will he fail - or will he rise to unthinkable heights, founding the greatest clan ever, winning the most amazing woman and going on the most incredible escapades? The seven books of the series tell the story of the Shaman's virtual adventures in Barliona: his ups and downs, his treacherous allies and trusty friends. Because there's no other path if you want to become a player capable of taking the Way of the Shaman.

Author : Fred Alan Wolf
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Occultism
ISBN : 9780671792916

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The Eagle's Quest by Fred Alan Wolf Pdf

A physicist finds scientific truth at the heart of the Shamanic world.

Author : Robert M. Torrance
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520920163

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The Spiritual Quest by Robert M. Torrance Pdf

Robert Torrance's wide-ranging, innovative study argues that the spiritual quest is rooted in our biological, psychological, linguistic, and social nature. The quest is not, as most have believed, a rare mystical experience, but a frequent expression of our most basic human impulses. Shaman and scientist, medium and poet, prophet and philosopher, all venture forth in quest of visionary truths to transform and renew the world. Yet Torrance is not trying to reduce the quest to an "archetype" or "monomyth." Instead, he presents the full diversity of the quest in the myths and religious practices of tribal peoples throughout the world, from Oceania to India, Africa, Siberia, and especially the Americas. In theorizing about the quest, Torrance draws on thinkers as diverse as Bergson and Piaget, van Gennep and Turner, Pierce and Popper, Freud, Darwin, and Chomsky. This is a book that will expand our knowledge—and awareness—of a fundamental human activity in all its fascinating complexity.

Author : David S. Whitley
Publisher : Mountain Press Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Art
ISBN : 087842332X

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A Guide to Rock Art Sites by David S. Whitley Pdf

This unique full-color field guide is essential for anyone who seeks to understand why shamans in the Far West created rock art and what they sought to depict. Whitley is on the cutting edge of dating and interpreting the images as well as describing the

Author : Kenneth Meadows
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-25
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781591435020

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Shamanic Experience by Kenneth Meadows Pdf

A guide to shamanic practices for those seeking to develop psychic powers. - Contains 19 practical exercises based on shamanic practices from around the world. - Includes access to audio tracks of shamanic drumming to induce meditative states of deeper awareness. - Written by the author of Earth Medicine and The Medicine Way. Motivated by the spirit rather than the intellect, shamanism extends conscious awareness and awakens dormant potential for spiritual wisdom, healing, and personal growth. Shamanic Experience offers a unique opportunity for the Western reader to access the domain of the collective soul through an experiential learning program based on the distillation of shamanic wisdom from cultures and traditions around the world. Nineteen practical exercises allow readers to discover their aura, develop shamanic breath, energize power centers, develop relationships with power animals, and engage in a Vision Quest. The lessons of Shamanic Experience culminate with a trance-state journey induced by the rhythmic drumming sessions recorded on the audio tracks of shamanic drumming.

Author : Robert J. David
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780989002288

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Spirit Fire and Lightning Songs: Looking at Myth and Shamanism on a Klamath Basin Petroglyph Site by Robert J. David Pdf

Robert J. David's Spirit Fire and Lightning Songs makes a major contribution to the steadily growing body of research in the western United States that prioritizes indigenous voices, myth, and neuropsychological models to provide a fresh and innovative approach to decolonizing the past. As a Klamath Tribal member, David's scholarly and engaging writing style lends itself to the retelling of Klamath-Modoc myths and the interpretation of how these myths convincingly relate to rock art at 4-Mod-22, a complex Klamath Basin petroglyph site in Northern California near the former Tule Lake. David's work at 4-Mod-22 highlights three distinctive classes of rock art: iconic motifs, residual markings, and geometric figures. Information provided by a combination of Klamath-Modoc ethnography and myth suggests that these distinctive rock art categories denote two patterns of ritual use that include shamans' consultations with their spirit familiars, and shamanic power quests.

Author : Marc A. Abramiuk
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262304351

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The Foundations of Cognitive Archaeology by Marc A. Abramiuk Pdf

An empirically supported proposal for synthesizing multiple approaches to the study of the mind in the past. In The Foundations of Cognitive Archaeology, Marc Abramiuk proposes a multidisciplinary basis for the study of the mind in the past, arguing that archaeology and the cognitive sciences have much to offer one another. Abramiuk draws on relevant topics from philosophy, biological anthropology, cognitive psychology, cognitive anthropology, and archaeology to establish theoretically founded and empirically substantiated principles of a discipline that integrates different approaches to mind-related archaeological research. Abramiuk discusses the two ways that archaeologists have traditionally viewed the human mind: as a universal or as a relative interface with the environment. He argues that neither view by itself can satisfactorily serve as a basis for gleaning insight into all aspects of the mind in the past and, therefore, the mind is more appropriately studied using multiple approaches. He explains the rationale for using these approaches in mind-related archaeological research, reviewing the literature in both cognitive psychology and cognitive anthropology on human memory, perception, and reasoning. Drawing on archaeological and genetic evidence, Abramiuk investigates the evolution of the mind through the Upper Paleolithic era—when the ancient mind became functionally comparable to the modern human mind. Finally, Abramiuk offers a model for the establishment of a discipline dealing with the study of the mind in the past that integrates all the approaches discussed.

Author : Mark J. Plotkin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1994-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101644690

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Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice by Mark J. Plotkin Pdf

The fascinating account of a pioneering ethnobotanist’s travels in the Amazon—at once a gripping adventure story, a passionate argument for conservationism, and an investigation into the healing power of plants, by the author of The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to Know For thousands of years, healers have used plants to cure illness. Aspirin, the world's most widely used drug, is based on compounds originally extracted from the bark of a willow tree, and more than a quarter of medicines found on pharmacy shelves contain plant compounds. Now Western medicine, faced with health crises such as AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer, has begun to look to the healing plants used by indigenous peoples to develop powerful new medicines. Nowhere is the search more promising than in the Amazon, the world's largest tropical forest, home to a quarter of all botanical species on this planet—as well as hundreds of Indian tribes whose medicinal plants have never been studied by Western scientists. In Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice, ethnobotanist Mark J. Plotkin recounts his travels and studies with some of the most powerful Amazonian shamans, who taught him the plant lore their tribes have spent thousands of years gleaning from the rain forest. For more than a decade, Dr. Plotkin raced against time to harvest and record new plants before the rain forests' fragile ecosystems succumb to overdevelopment—and before the Indians abandon their own culture and learning for the seductive appeal of Western material culture. Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice relates nine of the author's quests, taking the reader along on a wild odyssey as he participates in healing rituals; discovers the secret of curare, the lethal arrow poison that kills in minutes; tries the hallucinogenic snuff epena that enables the Indians to speak with their spirit world; and earns the respect and fellowship of the mysterious shamans as he proves that he shares both their endurance and their reverence for the rain forest.