Nevill Drury – The Elements of Shamanism 1996 1st Turkish Book Turkey

Nevill Drury – The Elements of Shamanism (Şamanizm) – Okyanus Yayınevi 1996 First Edition – Turkish

Description:

Nevill Drury’s The Elements of Shamanism is an accessible introduction to shamanic traditions and spiritual practices found in different cultures around the world. The book explores the beliefs, rituals, symbolism, and spiritual experiences associated with shamanism, offering readers an overview of this ancient and diverse tradition.

The work examines the role of the shaman as an intermediary between the human and spiritual worlds, as well as subjects such as altered states of consciousness, healing, ritual, sacred journeys, spirits, animals, and the relationship between humans and nature. These elements are presented within the broader cultural and spiritual context of shamanic traditions.

Drury also considers the similarities and differences between shamanic practices found in various societies, helping readers understand shamanism as a diverse group of traditions rather than a single unified belief system. The book provides an engaging introduction to the symbolic and spiritual dimensions of these practices.

This Turkish first edition was published by Okyanus Yayınevi in 1996. For collectors of Turkish books on shamanism, mythology, spirituality, anthropology, and traditional belief systems, this edition offers an accessible introduction to the fundamental elements and practices associated with shamanic traditions.

Key Features:

• Author: Nevill Drury

• Original Title: The Elements of Shamanism

• Turkish Title: Şamanizm

• Publisher: Okyanus Yayınevi

• Publication Year: 1996

• Edition: First Edition

• Language: Turkish

• Genre: Shamanism, Spirituality, Anthropology, Mythology

• Subject: Shamanic traditions, rituals, spiritual journeys, healing, altered states of consciousness, spirits, animals, and nature

• Collector Appeal: First 1996 Turkish edition introducing the fundamental beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices associated with shamanism