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Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit

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A classic of the field
More history than instructional...
Misleading-
The Metaphor in the Humanity
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Fire in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit
Tom Cowan
Manufacturer: HarperSanFrancisco
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Binding: Paperback

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A classic of the field.......2006-09-30

Despite debate, if one approaches this book with an open mind, one finds alot of evidence supporting the idea of Celtic Shamanism. This is a remarkable cross cultural survey as well of shamanism. It's well researched and presented. I love it so much, I am on my third copy. It's a classic of this admittedly narrow field.

More history than instructional..........2006-08-18

...but that doesn't mean that this isn't a top notch book. I found it to be an exceptional source of information about shamanism in general and celtic shamanic beliefs in particular. I highly recommended it to all with an interest in such subjects. IF, however, you are looking for a "how to" book, this is not what you are looking for.

Misleading-.......2005-06-15

When I picked up Fire in the Head, I expected to learn about Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit, as said on the front of the book. There is only one word to describe this description: wrong! Do not buy this book if you are seeking an overview of what it claims to teach. The whole book is mainly history and folktales, which are nice, but that is not what I paid money to read. There is minimal Celtic spirit in this book- instead, Tom Cowan does a good job explaining Celtic superstitions. There is little information regarding Shamanism. If you would like a good book about the Celtic spirit, I suggest you read Yearning for the Wind, another Tom Cowan book. I was amazed that the author of that wonderful book could also come out with Fire in the Head.

The Metaphor in the Humanity.......2005-04-01

On my shelf of shamanic titles, this one sits prominently figured. Cowan presents the traditional fantastic experiences of the shaman in an amazingly perceivable framework. His depiction of archetypes in well-known myths and legends opens one to the ability to read all things symbolically, thus, as the dynamic spiritual presences that they are. His telling of olde tales connects their spirit with a modern audience.

Packed!.......2004-06-04

Lots of good solid information here. I must admit I like his writing style as well. Excellent material, well presented!

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