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A richly-detailed real-life account of ancient tribal life and the fascinating role of Ayahuasca in the Amazon, this narrative provides an insightful depiction of a South American tribal society at the turn of the 20th century. It explores the captivating world of the Huni Kui tribe and their profound connection with Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic plant. With the resurgence of interest in Ayahuasca today, this account offers a historical perspective, revealing its traditional uses in daily tribal life. Narrator Manuel Córdova-Rios shares his extraordinary journey from a young boy embraced by the tribe to a respected healer. His experiences illustrate a unique societal fabric where plant medicine serves as a teacher, telepathy is a mode of communication, and clairvoyance is a revered skill. Córdova-Rios contrasts modern ceremonial uses of Ayahuasca with its integral role in hunting practices and dispute resolution within the tribe. This account provides a rare glimpse into a largely unexplored world. Reader reviews highlight engaging insights into tribal life and Ayahuasca's significance. This real-life tale invites readers to immerse themselves in the intricate dynamics of the tribal world and appreciate the deep wisdom and traditional practices of the Amazonian people, making it a classic read for those interested in indigenous cultures, shamanism, or plant medicine.
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Wizard of the Upper Amazon, Frank Bruce Lamb
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- Année de publication
- 1993
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- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Frank Bruce Lamb
- Éditeur
- North Atlantic Books
- Publié
- 1993
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN10
- 0938190806
- ISBN13
- 9780938190806
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Thème historique, Histoires vraies, Biographies, Histoire, Aventure, Médecine, Spiritualité et spiritualisme, Plantes, Anthropologie, Médecine alternative, Basé sur des faits réels, Médecine naturelle, Chamanisme, Hallucinations, Indiens d'Amérique du Sud, Substances psychotropes
- Titre original
- Wizard of the Upper Amazon
- Évaluation
- 4,15 sur 5
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- A richly-detailed real-life account of ancient tribal life and the fascinating role of Ayahuasca in the Amazon, this narrative provides an insightful depiction of a South American tribal society at the turn of the 20th century. It explores the captivating world of the Huni Kui tribe and their profound connection with Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic plant. With the resurgence of interest in Ayahuasca today, this account offers a historical perspective, revealing its traditional uses in daily tribal life. Narrator Manuel Córdova-Rios shares his extraordinary journey from a young boy embraced by the tribe to a respected healer. His experiences illustrate a unique societal fabric where plant medicine serves as a teacher, telepathy is a mode of communication, and clairvoyance is a revered skill. Córdova-Rios contrasts modern ceremonial uses of Ayahuasca with its integral role in hunting practices and dispute resolution within the tribe. This account provides a rare glimpse into a largely unexplored world. Reader reviews highlight engaging insights into tribal life and Ayahuasca's significance. This real-life tale invites readers to immerse themselves in the intricate dynamics of the tribal world and appreciate the deep wisdom and traditional practices of the Amazonian people, making it a classic read for those interested in indigenous cultures, shamanism, or plant medicine.