Rane Willerslev is a Danish anthropologist whose academic pursuits delve into primitive tribal cultures, both ancient and contemporary. His extensive travels have shaped his unique perspective, which he often shares through public discourse and media appearances. Willerslev's work spans various genres, including academic, fictional, and biographical writings, offering readers diverse insights into his anthropological research and societal observations.
An ethnographic interpretation of the hunting life of the Yukaghirs, a little- known group of indigenous people in the Upper Kolyma region of northeastern Siberia. This book focuses on the practical implications of living in a hall- of-mirrors world - one inhabited by humans, animals, and spirits.