Shamanistic ecstasy and supernatural beings: a study based on field-work among the Kalash Kafirs of Chitral
The paper presents Kafir shamanism and discusses the problem of the relationship of the supernatural beings and the shaman. When approached in the proper way, the supernatural beings may intervene in favour of the people. This intervention becomes manifest through symptoms beyond human control, i.e....
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| Language: | English |
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Donner Institute
1967-08-01
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| Series: | Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.fi/scripta/article/view/67023 |