Nine Worlds of SEID‐MAGIC: Ecstasy and Neo‐Shamanism in North European Paganism
Anthropology of Consciousness September 1, 2003 DOI: 10.1525/ac.2003.14.2.94 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Contemporary North European Pagans practicing neo-shamanism |
| Topics | MDMA Shamanism |
| Citations | 21 |
| Key points | Argues that modern neo-shamanic practices among North European Pagans represent a creative reinterpretation of historical ecstatic traditions, balancing historical authenticity with contemporary spiritual needs. |
Abstract
Nine Worlds of SEID‐MAGIC: Ecstasy and Neo‐Shamanism in North European Paganism. Jenny Blain. London and New York: Routledge, 2001. 192 pages $20.95 Paperback.
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