Nine Worlds of SEID‐MAGIC: Ecstasy and Neo‐Shamanism in North European Paganism
Anthropology of Consciousness September 1, 2003 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1525/ac.2003.14.2.94
Summary
This book examines neo-shamanic practices within North European Paganism, exploring how practitioners engage with altered states of consciousness and spiritual ecstasy. It analyzes the revival of shamanic techniques in modern contexts, focusing on the concept of nine worlds from Norse cosmology. The work discusses the cultural and social implications of these practices, arguing that they represent a meaningful spiritual path for contemporary adherents.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Neo-shamanic practices in North European Paganism offer a legitimate contemporary spiritual path rooted in Norse cosmology and altered states of consciousness. |
Abstract
Nine Worlds of SEID‐MAGIC: Ecstasy and Neo‐Shamanism in North European Paganism. Jenny Blain. London and New York: Routledge, 2001. 192 pages $20.95 Paperback.