book chapter

Shamanism in western North America: a study in cultural relationships

Northwestern University (2) • Published In 1938 • Pages: viii, 1-71

By: Park, Willard Z. (Willard Zerbe), d. 1965.

Abstract
This source, written by a professional anthropologist, presents an exhaustive study of Paviotso Shamans and Shamanism, collected by the author during three summers of ethnographic field investigations in 1933-1935. The following aspects of Shamanism and related phenomena are discussed in this work: source of Shamanistic power, acquiring Shamanistic power, loss of power, paraphernalia, cause of disease, Shamanistic doctoring, weather-control and clairvoyance, Antelope Shamans, and the position of the Shaman in the Paviotso social order. Pages 72-166 of this document have not been included because they deal with the Shamanistic complex among other tribal groups of Western North America.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Shamans and psychotherapists
Spirits and gods
Revelation and divination
Theory of disease
Sorcery
Magical and mental therapy
Hunting and trapping
culture
Northern Paiute
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1962: John Beierle; 2011
Field Date
1933-1935
Coverage Date
1933-1935
Coverage Place
western United States
Notes
Willard Z. Park
'The present study has developed from a dissertation presented for the degree of doctor of philosophy at Yale university. That manuscript has been extensively revised with the inclusion of new and valuable comparative data.'--Pref.
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
38014755
LCSH
Shamanism
Indian mythology--North America
Paiute Indians--Religion