An insider&rsquo;s view of the inner workings and prevalence of spirit possession in our modern world <br /> <br />&bull; Provides practical techniques for preparation, safety, aftercare, and aborting harmful possessions <br /> <br />&bull; Reveals the forms of ritual possession present throughout the world--including Uganda, Nepal, Korea, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Scandinavia, and France <br /> <br /><em>Drawing Down the Spirits</em> presents an insider&rsquo;s view of the inner workings, sacred traditions, and prevalence of spirit possession existing in our modern world. Spirit possession is an integral part of shamanism as well as many neo-pagan forms of worship that draw down deities or invite spirit possession. However, spirit possession is not for the unprepared. In <em>Drawing Down the Spirits</em>, Kenaz Filan and Raven Kaldera, both initiated and experienced in shamanic and Vodou traditions, present the practical guidance needed to participate in ritual possession. <br /> <br />Addressing the benefits and the dangers that await the naive, Filan and Kaldera show that there is no such thing as a guaranteed &ldquo;safe&rdquo; possession because spirits have their own agenda--and they are much more powerful than we are. The authors provide a variety of techniques to prepare for possession and abort possession and to promote the safety of the possessed as well as the spirits and witnesses present. With a wide-ranging look at the historic forms of ritual possession found throughout the world--including Uganda, Nepal, Korea, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Scandinavia, and France--the authors also include numerous firsthand accounts collected from witnesses of modern spirit possession.