<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: I enjoyed a brief introduction to Mongolian Shamanism.
Review: I bought this book because I wanted a view of Shamanism as practised in this area of the world because the term Shaman was coined by the Tungus people of Siberia.The rituals and ceremonies are simple and could be performed by just about anyone. Chapter 6 deals with assorted forms of diviniation. The book is clearly written and concise; however; the author uses terms used by the Mongolian Shamans throughout the book, and in a few places; this is tiring and tedious. My only real complaint deals with page 91 "A more potent hallucinogen, the mukhomar mushroom has been connected with Siberian and Mongolian shamanism from ancient times." (In my opinion; hallucinogenics are NOT needed, and NOT recommended.) Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)
Rating: 
Summary: Not Bad...
Review: The book covers modern Mongol shamanism to a reasonable degree, but leaving some areas not covered. At first I thought the book was simply deficient in spots, but I think perhaps it is Mongol shamanism that is deficient. What I would like to see is a book on how their shamanism was BEFORE the Russians and Chinese tore their country to pieces and forcibly converted so many of them. Perhaps such knowledge is lost to history.
Rating:
Summary: Not Bad...
Review: The book covers modern Mongol shamanism to a reasonable degree, but leaving some areas not covered. At first I thought the book was simply deficient in spots, but I think perhaps it is Mongol shamanism that is deficient. What I would like to see is a book on how their shamanism was BEFORE the Russians and Chinese tore their country to pieces and forcibly converted so many of them. Perhaps such knowledge is lost to history.
Rating: 
Summary: A fantastic, enlightening book
Review: This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in Shamanism. Sarangerel's book is neither a hollow academic essay nor a self serving autobiography. Riding Windhorses is a practical introduction to Mongolian/Siberian shamanic culture, and a hands-on manual for bringing very ancient practices into modern life. It is written in a comfortable and logical style, which makes it quite useful for anyone of any background. This book also serves an important role by presenting shamanism from a cultural perspective not yet given: today's bookstores are filled with terrific N. and S. American shamanism books. Now, the culture that gave us the word 'Shaman' is being represented, and represented very well.
Rating:
Summary: A fantastic, enlightening book
Review: This is a wonderful book for anyone interested in Shamanism. Sarangerel's book is neither a hollow academic essay nor a self serving autobiography. Riding Windhorses is a practical introduction to Mongolian/Siberian shamanic culture, and a hands-on manual for bringing very ancient practices into modern life. It is written in a comfortable and logical style, which makes it quite useful for anyone of any background. This book also serves an important role by presenting shamanism from a cultural perspective not yet given: today's bookstores are filled with terrific N. and S. American shamanism books. Now, the culture that gave us the word 'Shaman' is being represented, and represented very well.
<< 1 >>
| 
