Aboriginal Men of High Degree: Initiation and Sorcery in the World's Oldest Tradition

by A.P. Elkin and Adolphus Peter Elkin

Book Overview

The first book to reveal the secret and sacred practices of Aboriginal shamans, Aboriginal Men of High Degree presents an extraordinary series of rites by which the young Aboriginal male begins the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892814217
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Inner Traditions
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.7" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book on a historical subject

I deal in Australian artifacts and associated material, as well as studying the culture and beliefs of Aboriginal Society within Australia. Living in Australia I can verify a lot of facts this book contains, fisrt hand. It is well written, concise and accurate from cover to cover. It is a good starting point for anyone interested in the world's oldest tribal customs. A lot of the facts are based on the dreaming of the aboriginals and oral history. When read one must remember that some 'facts' are beliefs of the peoples, such as being able to fly, restoring limbs to bodies etc. If you have a basic knowledge of Aboriginal 'knowledge' this is one of the best books on the subject. It deasl mainly with beliefs and customs, not glossy coffee table book items. Well worth the money!!