The Elements of Shamanism Author:Nevill Drury What is shamanism? — Do shamans exist today? — What are the rituals of shamanism? — What part is played by hallucinogens in shamanism? — Does shamanism have a place in the modern world? — The author, Nevill Drury, was born in England but has lived most of his life in Australia. He is an internationally published author in the fields of mythology and ... more »alternative medicine. He has a long-standing interest in the visionary aspects of the magical traditions, and he earned his Master's degree in anthropology for a thesis comparing traditional shamanism and modern Western magic.« less