Soul Hunters: Hunting, Animism, and Personhood among the Siberian Yukaghirs
In Soul Hunters, Rane Willerslev investigates hunting, animism, and personhood among the Siberian Yukaghirs. The study reveals how these indigenous people perceive animals as persons with souls, making hunting a complex spiritual pursuit that challenges Western distinctions between human and nonhuman.
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Soul Hunters delves into the practices of hunting among the Siberian Yukaghirs, examining how these activities shape their understanding of animism and personhood.
The book highlights the cultural significance of hunting as more than a means of survival, but as a profound interaction with the spiritual world.
Through ethnographic insights, it explores the relational dynamics between hunters and their prey, emphasizing the Yukaghirs' perspective on shared agency and vitality.
This work contributes to broader discussions on indigenous cosmologies and the philosophical implications of animistic beliefs.
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