Manvir Singh. Shamanism : The Timeless Religion | Synapse
April 4, 2026Open Access
Manvir Singh. Shamanism : The Timeless Religion
Key Points
The aim is to examine shamanism as an ongoing aspect of human cultural expression.
Ethnographic analysis of shamanic practices
Global comparative approach
Theoretical discussions on spirituality
Shamanism is depicted as a consistent feature in various cultures
Reveals cross-cultural similarities in shamanic practices
Argues for the timelessness of shamanistic beliefs
Abstract
Manvir Singh's Shamanism: The Timeless Religion blends vivid ethnography, global exploration, and theoretical debate to argue that shamanism is a persistent human tendency