The Woman in the Shaman's Body

The Woman in the Shaman's BodyBy: Barbara Tedlock Ph. D. A distinguished anthropologistwho is also an initiated shamanreveals the long hidden female roots of the worlds oldest form of religion and medicine. Here is a fascinating expedition into this ancient tradition, from its prehistoric beginnings to the work of women shamans across the globe today. Shamanism was not only humankinds first spiritual and healing practice, it was originally the domain of women. This is the claim of

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