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Meetings with the Ancient Teachers of Mankind - Revised Edition

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Less than 50,000 years ago, humans lacked art, religion, and sophisticated thought. Then, a dramatic transformation occurred, described by scientists as 'the greatest riddle in human history,' resulting in the emergence of the skills and qualities we value today. The author embarks on a quest to explore this pivotal moment and the influences that shaped the modern mind. This journey takes him from the beautifully painted caves of prehistoric Europe to rock shelters in South Africa, revealing extraordinary Stone Age art. He uncovers clues that lead him to the Amazon rainforest, where he drinks the hallucinogen Ayahuasca with shamans. Their paintings depict 'super-natural beings' resembling the animal-human hybrids found in ancient caves. Hallucinogens like mescaline also induce visionary experiences with these beings. Cutting-edge scientists now consider such hallucinations as potential real perceptions of other dimensions. This raises questions: Were the supernaturals first depicted in caves the ancient teachers of humanity? Is human evolution a purposive process rather than a mere chance occurrence? The exploration is divided into sections covering visions, caves, beings, codes, religions, and mysteries, delving into the connections between ancient experiences and contemporary understanding of consciousness.

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Supernatural, Graham Hancock

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Titre
Supernatural
Sous-titre
Meetings with the Ancient Teachers of Mankind - Revised Edition
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2007
Format
souple
Pages
480
ISBN10
1932857842
ISBN13
9781932857849
Séries
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Less than 50,000 years ago, humans lacked art, religion, and sophisticated thought. Then, a dramatic transformation occurred, described by scientists as 'the greatest riddle in human history,' resulting in the emergence of the skills and qualities we value today. The author embarks on a quest to explore this pivotal moment and the influences that shaped the modern mind. This journey takes him from the beautifully painted caves of prehistoric Europe to rock shelters in South Africa, revealing extraordinary Stone Age art. He uncovers clues that lead him to the Amazon rainforest, where he drinks the hallucinogen Ayahuasca with shamans. Their paintings depict 'super-natural beings' resembling the animal-human hybrids found in ancient caves. Hallucinogens like mescaline also induce visionary experiences with these beings. Cutting-edge scientists now consider such hallucinations as potential real perceptions of other dimensions. This raises questions: Were the supernaturals first depicted in caves the ancient teachers of humanity? Is human evolution a purposive process rather than a mere chance occurrence? The exploration is divided into sections covering visions, caves, beings, codes, religions, and mysteries, delving into the connections between ancient experiences and contemporary understanding of consciousness.