Aboriginal Men of High Degree
Initiation and Sorcery in the World's Oldest Tradition
$23.99
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
11 January 1993
Summary
The first book to reveal the secret and sacred practices of Aboriginal shamans, Aboriginal Men of High Degree presents an extraordinary series of rites by which the young Aboriginal male begins the degrees of shamanic initiation–each marked by its own portion of esoteric knowledge. One of Australia’s most eminent anthropologists, A. P. Elkin focuses on karadji, or men of high degree, who possess magical powers and who serve as channels between the Dreamtime beings and their …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892814213 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892814217 |
| Author: | A.P. Elkin |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 11 January 1993 |
| Weight: | 229g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 137mm x 15mm |
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About The Author
A.P. Elkin
A. P. Elkin (1891-1979), former head of the anthropology department at the University of Sydney, authored eight books and numerous articles in Australia, the United States, France, and England, including The Australian Aborigines.
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