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Title: Fire in the Head : Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit by Tom Cowan ISBN: 0-06-250174-7 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 14 May, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.08 (12 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Solid work with a strong flaw.
Comment: This book does a very good job in outlining the Shamanic experience and where this mindset intersects (quite strongly) with Celtic ways. The parallels are brought out strongly and the progression of the book is nearly flawless. The book does an execellent job is emphasizing that the demystification we are suffering from is addressed nicely by aspects of both Shamanism and Celtic spirituality. If the book was consistent in its approach it would have deserved five stars.
The main problem I have with this book is that the author spends too much time on being an apologist (or promoter) for witchcraft and magic. (Check the authors other books and you will see why this is the case.) Certainly aspects of wicca and witchcraft in general are etched into Celtic myth and history. But the authors own biases bring this area up to a level not fitting with the subject of this book. Most of the chapter on 'The Soul of Nature' brings out details of witchcraft generally not supportive of the main thesis. More than occasional references to the tarot, magic, and other mystical/occult topics off subject leave the reader wondering why so much time is spent on things outside the universal/traditional shamanic experience.
A worthwhile and almost required reading for anyone interested in Shamanism and Celtic spirituality. The noted flaws keep the book from being an indispensable and serious academic contribution to the subject.
Rating: 5
Summary: Well researched, delightfully presented
Comment: Tom Cowan is lauded in shamanic circles for this book. It is well documented and integrates shamanism with the practices of the "old folk". He makes the old tales and techniques accessible once again. A great storyteller. Goes one step further to provide ways for modern shamanic practitioners to reconnect to their heritage. Definitely fills a place of longing for us Celtic folk in North America.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful intro to Celtic mysticism
Comment: I first became interested in shamanism after reading books by core-shamanic practioners Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman. While these books described a way of relating to and healing with the natural world that I have always longed for, my heart yearned for a practice more connected with my long-forgotten European ancestry. Soon I found this book, which addresses the issues of recovering native European Celtic traditions. I agree that it's a wonderful introduction to Celtic mysticism and spirituality. Cowan covers a wide variety of topics to "pull" from and trigger remembrance. Regarding the witchcraft issue, black and white magic has been a part of every native tradition since the beginning of time. Certainly the inappropriate use of magic figures prominently in our collective soul wounds, and needs to be considered.
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Title: The Mist-Filled Path: Celtic Wisdom for Exiles, Wanderers, and Seekers by Frank Henderson Maceowen, Tom Cowan ISBN: 1577312112 Publisher: New World Library Pub. Date: July, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Shamanism: As a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life by Thomas Dale Cowan, Tom Cowan ISBN: 0895948389 Publisher: Crossing Press Pub. Date: September, 1996 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Way of the Shaman : Tenth Anniversary Edition by Michael Harner ISBN: 0062503731 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 12 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Yearning for the Wind: Celtic Reflections on Nature and the Soul by Thomas Dale Cowan, Tom Cowan ISBN: 1577314115 Publisher: New World Library Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice by Sandra Ingerman ISBN: 0062504061 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 27 September, 1991 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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