The Woman in the Shaman's Body by Barbara Tedlock.

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Barbara Tedlock’s The Woman in the Shaman’s Body is a seminal study of ancient shamanism encompassing both academic and deeply personal knowledge.

Illuminating the history and treatment of indigenous women shaman and also offering advice and socio-political context, Tedlock’s book is an essential and timely perspective.

Purchase Here: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Shamans-Body-Reclaiming-Feminine/dp/0553379712


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