Shamanism is a collection of archaic mind-altering practices existing worldwide. It is associated with the origins of human civilizations. The war shaman was the leader, the king. In China, the Mandate of Heaven is originally the concept of the war shaman being permitted to enter the Tao and create a kingdom.
The shamanic path contains the original, or native medical traditions and knowledge of humanity. It also gives us the model of the ruler of the people as a warrior- philosopher-king. War, healing and bewitching are the functions of a shaman.
The war shaman is a military archetype that pervades both Eastern and Western cultures. It represents power through conquest. It is also an ancient model for leadership in many cultures.
The healing shaman is the archetype for medicine and curing. It represents power through benefiting others. It is also an ancient model for those who retrieve information from other worlds or realms that can be used for healing. Healing shamans are guided by visions, dreams, and practices that use sacred plants.
The bewitching shaman is the negative magical archetype. It represents power through coercion, deception, and illusion. Bewitching shamans parasitically prey on weaker beings. Bewitching shamans are guided by malevolent deceased ancestors.
To be continued...
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Mind-Altering Practices
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