The shaman has a particular skill, which is the ability to ‘see’ things most people cannot, but whether perceived or not, still have powerful effects on the world. This skill is developed by learning to enter a trance like state, known as the ‘Shamanic State of Consciousness’ (SSC) This special state of consciousness allows the shaman to perceive Otherworld realms and their inhabitants. He is able to communicate and to walk with them. The shaman achieves the SSC with the help of drumming, rattles, or singing. |