Trance Journeys of the Hunter-Gatherers

Trance Journeys of the Hunter-Gatherers by Nicholas E. Brink explores altered states of consciousness and trance practices associated with prehistoric and traditional hunter-gatherer cultures. Drawing on archaeology, anthropology, mythology, and psychology, the author examines how trance, ritual, and visionary experience may have shaped early spiritual beliefs and social life. The book connects ancient shamanic practices with broader questions about the origins of religion, symbolism, and human consciousness.