Shamanistic Elements in Zoroastrianism: The Pagan Past and Modern Reaction
Issue: Vol 13 No. 10 (2011) Issue Number 13, August 2000
Journal: Pomegranate: The International Journal of Pagan Studies
Subject Areas: Religious Studies
Abstract:
The parameters of the Shamanistic tradition has been fully outlined in the work of Eliade, where the Zoroastrian traditions has been given its due attention. One should begin by stating that the word Shaman itself appears to be connected with the Zoroastrian tradition, where its origin is assigned to eastern Iran/Central Asia.
Author: Touraj Daryaee