jesus mainly
Shamanism is an oral tradition. Some books exist on the subject, but nothing that I would call a holy scripture.
The Archaeology of Shamanism was created in 2001.
not many people
The Archaeology of Shamanism has 239 pages.
There are thirty-three deities in the Hindu religion. Umiya Mata, Ramji, and Skanda re several important figures of the religion.
Shamanism is the oldest religious tradition, found in some form or another, in every culture on earth as far back as we have been able to find. In short, there is no "founding date".
The ISBN of The Archaeology of Shamanism is 0-415-25255-5.
who are some important historical figures that have influenced biblical interpretation (especially during the 16th and 17th centuries)?
there arnt many people in the world that practice Shamanism. Shamanism is great. invovled with animal spirits. and as you can see i am a Native american ;-)
The shaman, or holy man, was the tribes connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. He was the keeper of integrity of ceremonies, the spiritual leader, guidance counselor and healer.
This connection between a call to become a shaman and physical or emotional trauma is one reason why some historians and psychiatrists regard shamanism as evidence of mental illness.
The most important "religious figures" would be the patriarchs and matriarchs. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah.