Shamanism and Research

[ravan]

So, in the past weeks I've been trying to do research on European shamanism - both celtic and norse. I've read web pages by supposed scholars, and excerpts and reviews of books available on Amazon. I'm still trying to weed out the crapiest ones before I start buying books

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[jemyl]

Of course your "drivel" would be purchased! You write well and people will buy your stuff for the pure joy of the way you string words together. That your sentences could lead them to true spiritual renewal would be a nice bonus for even the christians among your fans. (Some of us don't see the two as necessarily separate. Please pardon that we are open to both experiences.)

Now, for your research, I have a possible source for you that you may not have considered. John Reyna did a lot of research on shamanism way back when. I know he was studying it "religiously" in 1976-77. I don't know where he is now, but last I heard it was C'oer D'lene(sp) in Idaho. Your dad might know as I think he is still in contact with Michelle and John's sister. He will likely be working in counseling somewhere, a CETA place if one is there. If I find out more before you do I will either email or comment it to you.

I'm still struggling to pay the bills on both places (what else is new eh?). I had a nibble on purchasing this one, but the guy cannot make an offer for another 30 to 60 days. :-( I would really like to be out of it by then so that I can be all set up at 108 before I have to go in for knee stuff. I've lost 33 pounds since you saw me last, cut my hair back to its usual and still haven't got through any much of the stuff in either place. The knee is more limiting than I thought it would be. i guess I, too, will have to start using my writing skills to make some money. My physical limitations make much else cost and time ineffective. Love you! Call when you can. BTW, do you like cameos? Can you recommend a good book or cheap source for wire sculpted jewelry beads, silver wire, tools and destructions? That is another thing I can do sitting down and during knee recovery. Miss you and the cat still kisses your picture at Gmas. Peace ~~~Tandala

[heethen_crone]

I know this wasn't addressed to me but ..... try Fire Mountain Gems. They've an awesome online catalogue. I've been able to find stuff there that I havn't elsewhere, and their prices are pretty fair. My friend has purchased quite a bit from them and their service seems to be quite good.

[ravan]

I have to second Fire Mountain. When I was doing beaded wire work I bought from them.

[jemyl]

Thank you! I only addressed it to Ravan because I know she has done some nice wire sculptured jewelry in the past. That you know a place is great! I will check it out.