The ecstatic body: notes on Shamanism and corporeity in Nepal

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Nicoletti, Martino 2008. The ecstatic body: notes on Shamanism and corporeity in Nepal. Vajra Publications - Kathmandu.
AuthorsNicoletti, Martino
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Based on a series of ethnographic and photographic investigations carried out in Nepal between 2000 and 2007, this essay analyses the role of the body and corporeity in Himalayan shamanism, with special reference to the ecstatic condition. The book is enriched by a considerable set of colour photos taken by the author.

Based on a series of ethnographic and photographic investigations carried out in Nepal between 2000 and 2007, this essay analyses the role of the body and corporeity in Himalayan shamanism, with special reference to the ecstatic condition.
The book is enriched by a considerable set of colour photos taken by the author.

KeywordsShamanism; Himalayan religions; Anthropology; Ecstasy; Ritual; Nepal
ISBN978-9937506106
Web address (URL)http://hdl.handle.net/10545/292110
hdl:10545/292110
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Publication dates2008
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Year2008
PublisherVajra Publications - Kathmandu
ContributorsUniversity of Derby, School of Art and Design
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