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What is Shamanism?
A brief definition of Shamanism, from your Guide to Alternative Religion.

Introduction to an Eleusinian Revival
A short exploration of the work of R. Gordon Wasson and his theories about the Eleusinian Kykeon, a hallucinogenic preparation used in Ancient Greece.

Sacharuna
South American Shamanism. In depth articles, photo diaries, illustrations, and links.

Northern European Shamanism: A Preliminary Reconstruction
Shamanic Initiation, Sacred Kingship, and Shamanic magic.

Schizophrenia & Shamanism
Shamanic techniques and healing mental illness.

Spirit Talk
A well regarded newsletter on a variety of topics pertaining to Shamanism.

The flight of the Condor
The personal experiences of a modern day Shaman.

The Split Horn: Hmong Shaman
The Split Horn is the PBS website for the show of the same name, part of a special about a Hmong Shaman and his family.

The Joseph Campbell & Marija Gimbutas Library
An online, accessible bibliography of the works of Joseph Campbell and Marija Gimbutas.

Three Worlds
An introduction to Celtic Shamanism.

Huna Kapua
Very brief outline of Huna beliefs.

Disappearing Nganasan shamans
photographic tribute to a vanished tradition in the Tundra.

Working with animal spirits
Animal spirit guides...descriptions of dozens of animals, sound files, and pictures.