Trance, Possession, Shamanism and Sex
Anthropology of Consciousness March 1, 2003 I. M. Lewis 18 citations
The paper reviews the concept of altered states of consciousness (ASC) as an umbrella term in the anthropology of religion, focusing on trance, possession, and shamanism. It highlights the complex and problematic links between these phenomena and music, beginning with trance and emphasizing the pervasive sexual imagery invoked in these contexts. The review covers psychological, sociological, and religious aspects of ASC.