Shaman Pathways - Black Horse, White Horse
Author | : Melusine Draco |
Publisher | : John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2013-02-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780997469 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780997469 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The term 'power animal' was introduced into contemporary language in 1980 by anthropologist Michael Harner, in his classic work The Way of the Shaman, and refers to a broad-based animistic and shamanic concept where the animal is conceived as a tutelary spirit guide that helps or protects individuals, lineages and nations. Horses and humans became companions a long time ago, and the horse adopted as a power or totem animal represents power, speed, courage, nobility, freedom and chthonic energy. Black Horse, White Horse: Power Animals Within Traditional Witchcraft guides your footsteps on this most ancient of paths... ,