Named after the winged horse that
allowed the first shaman, Siv Yis, to travel through space and fight evil, this
vintage shaman book comes from the Northwest highlands of Vietnam. As the
healers and knowledge-keepers of the community, shamans have captured and
passed on their wisdom through hand-copied books through the generations. These
books are used for everything from marriage ceremonies to healing the sick,
banishing evil spirits, predicting the future and even teaching the
fundamentals of Feng Shui.
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In the 18th
century a number of tribes migrated south from China into the mountains of
Northern Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, bringing with them a rich tradition of animist
practices. Within this deeply ceremonial cu...
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In the 18th
century a number of tribes migrated south from China into the mountains of
Northern Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, bringing with them a rich tradition of animist
practices. Within this deeply ceremonial culture, the shaman is seen as an intermediary
between humankind and the spirit world, a man or women chosen by the deity Siv
Yis to heal the sick.
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Details and Dimensions
11 x 6"
Vintage. Sold as a full book.