Shamanism and the Origins of Spirituality and Ritual Healing
Journal for the Study of Religion Nature and Culture February 8, 2010 Michael Winkleman 46 citations
The concept of the shaman has cross-cultural validity, reflecting common patterns of behavior associated with spiritual healing practices found in foraging societies worldwide. These empirical characteristics associated with these practices are examined from evolutionary perspectives and in terms of an evolutionary psychology that identifies their underlying biological bases. The physiological...