His debut novel The Way of the Shaman series took Russian literature by storm in 2012. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.

This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance.

Many take offense at his work, especially teaching workshops through his Foundation of Shamanic Studies (FSS), but my understanding is he uses the funds raised to preserve and document shamanic practices as indigenous cultures disappear and helped to introduce shamanic practices to the West.
Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. We have some deep scars to heal. Yet life has other ideas. Mahan could have kept a low profile and enjoy relative freedom while serving the rest of his time. Highly recommend to anyone who wants an intro to Shamanism Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. And then the author hints that doing so would potentially destroy two kingdoms.



The Shamanic Journey: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Shamanism Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Regarding Way of the Shaman, it is well written, not too long, and easy to read.

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Because of its contents, it is not a 'quick read', but provides much information to understand and digest.

He is also a shamanic practitioner, not just academic or author.



Audible Audiobook A+++ I bought this as a result of a recommendation from a shamanic teacher and have not been disappointed.

Good author, but this book not as good as 1-6. It never makes you feel like you're excluded from the possibilities described within.

As a result, the population floods Barliona in pursuit of easy money. I read the first and second book in this series again after reading this and they are fantastic and showed real promise. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.

Other Formats: , I bought this book to find out about Shamanisim and found it to be an easy and fascinating read.

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Shaman 6 (8/10). This is good, this book essentially introduced (or invented The answer is obvious: nothing. Entire plot was shifted 180 degrees at the end by 3 pages of exposition from some character you never met before, explaining what all had reallllly happened, all behind the scenes that you never read anything about in the story. Mahan has been through it all: the back-breaking work in the mines, betrayal by other prisoners, and finally, the retrial which has released him into Barliona's common world. Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small


Finding himself in exactly this position, High Shaman Mahan, leader of the Legends of Barliona, accepts an offer from the Emperor and the Dark Lord to vanquish the army of Phantoms that has inhabited Altameda, the phantom castle. This book is much like the last 6 (or 7 the hour of pain anyone?). It is a great intro to core shamanism. Very boring. I liked the book but the previous was probably a more satisfying end for most people.