SHAMANISM, ROCK ART, AND SACRED STONES
Pictures

Picture 1

The first is of the stone panel at Hossa in Northern Finland, showing a figure with large ears and a human figure. They are both dancing. In close proximity, are deer and elk images as well and figures with triangular shaped heads, who could be helping spirits. The scene looks like a shamanic ceremony associated with hunting.

 

Picture 2

The second figure is a Horned Shaman figure from Astuvansalmi, who is holding what looks like a staff. This is a typical example of a shaman in ceremonial dress from the Stone Age Era, wearing deer antlers, a common feature still found today in shamanism in the Northern and Circumpolar regions.

 

Picture 3

The third and final figure is a female figure from Astuvansalmi, who is holding a bow. Her breasts are clearly visible, emphasising nakedness in the magical ceremonial rites, which suggests an association with both Witchcraft and Shamanism.

Francis Joy

 
Sivua muokattu viimeksi 02.01.2012