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Articles: Anthropology

This section houses a selection of articles written by Ishtar and guest writers relating to Anthropology, distant past to present and on to the future...

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Minoan Dance
Minoan Dance: Channeling the Goddess
 an archeology of movement. The Minoans were a fascinating people , who used dance as a form of worship.

 

 


 

 

The strange Goddess StatuesSumerian after life -A look at the Sumerian version of hell , perhaps it represents the ego death necessary to propel us towards the spiritual recognition of the one .

 

 

 

 


 

 Touareg Woman

Touareg Mythology and Matrilineal Society . A very interesting desert culture that holds women in high esteem. Dance and spirituality are very important to these nomadic people.

 


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The Army in the Southwest An anthropological perspective.

 


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Beyond a Technology vs Nature Society   Why do some people argue for or against technology? Nature and technology can co-exist , technology has the potential to be spiritual.


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Lessons in Sustainable Economic Development and Service on the Dine (Navajo) Nation A look at native American culture and  optimistic ideas for their economy .

 


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What it means to be a Roma Gypsy A detailed study of the Romany culture .Its origins, beliefs and the discrimination that they face.

 


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The Rise of the Urban Shaman
 Do we need to be in the country side to be a Shaman? Are there a new breed of urban shamans?