Thèse--Paris. / At head of title: Université de Paris. Faculté des lettres et sciences humaines. Bibliography: p. [385]-403.

Typescript. / Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1990. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 502-511) / Microfiche. / viii, 511 leaves, bound col. ill. 29 cm

This inquiry incorporates anthropological surveys on the life and character of the shaman, some writings of the American Plains Indians, and artist's, whose life and work reflects the power/life force so integral to the beliefs of these so called primitive cultures. Since the artist cannot be separated from his environment, the actions and reactions of society have also been explored. The method of inquiry has been to establish, first, the way of the shaman, and then the way of the artist. Although each artist, reflects only certain aspects of the enquiry, there is a strong affinity in the life and works of them all.

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Humanities, Classics and Comparative Literature, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-124).

Thesis (M.A.)--Texas State University--San Marcos, 2009. / Vita. Appendix: leaves 121-159. Reproduction permission applies to print copy: Blanket permission granted per author to reproduce. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 110-120).

The following paper presents a comparative examination of shamanism as practised traditionally among a number of British Columbian Northwest Coast Indian groups. Case studies representing groups about which information is readily available, from each of the six major linguistic divisions in the area, have been presented in terms which indicate the ordered relationships between shamanistic beliefs and practises, and an attempt has been made to suggest structural links with other aspects of culture in each case. The major ethnographic works pertaining to each group were examined intensively and as many independent sources as possible were consulted for cross-checking the data. It was found that while in outward appearance patterns of belief and action show considerable similarity from one group to another, the emphasis and structural implications of these beliefs and practises are different for each group. Some of these differences are expressed most clearly by the variations present in the public initiation of novice shamans. At this time principles such as rank, kinship, inheritance or residence are, to varying degrees, recognised or affirmed, counterbalancing the shaman's identification with the supernatural, as spirit intermediary. / Arts, Faculty of / Anthropology, Department of / Graduate

Ng, Shuk Kwan. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 254-268). / Abstracts in English and Chinese; includes Chinese characters. / Abstract --- p.iv / Chapter Chapter One - --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter Two - --- Shamanism in Hong Kong - A Background Description of the Shaman --- p.48 / Chapter Chapter Three - --- The Construction of the Shamanic World --- p.83 / Chapter Chapter Four - --- The Construction of the Shaman Efficacy: The Interpretation and Reinterpretation of Cultural Symbols --- p.132 / Chapter Chapter Five - --- The Client´ةs Experience: A Paradox of Faith in Shamanic Power --- p.173 / Chapter Chapter Six - --- Conclusion --- p.239 / Appendices --- p.252 / Bibliography --- p.254

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 158-173).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 158-173).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 158-173).