Southern Paiute Shamanism

Southern Paiute Shamanism is a comprehensive book written by Isabel T. Kelly, which explores the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Southern Paiute tribe in the southwestern United States. The book provides an in-depth examination of the tribe's shamanic traditions, including their views on the afterlife, healing practices, and communication with the spirit world.Kelly draws on her extensive fieldwork with the Southern Paiute people to provide a detailed account of their shamanic practices. She describes the role of the shaman in Southern Paiute culture, their training, and the various techniques they use to enter altered states of consciousness.The book also delves into the Southern Paiute worldview, exploring their beliefs about the natural world, the relationship between humans and animals, and the importance of dreams and visions in their spiritual practices.Overall, Southern Paiute Shamanism is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in Native American spirituality and shamanism. Kelly's thorough research and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.This is a new release of the original 1939 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more