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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, F. Bruce Lamb
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1993
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- Titel
- Wizard of the Upper Amazon
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- F. Bruce Lamb
- Verlag
- North Atlantic Books
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1993
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 240
- ISBN10
- 0938190806
- ISBN13
- 9780938190806
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Historisches Thema, Geschichte, Wahre Geschichten, Biografien, Medizin, Abenteuer, Spiritualität, Pflanzen, Alternativmedizin, Anthropologie, Nach wahren Begebenheiten, Naturheilkunde, Schamanismus, Halluzinationen, Südamerikanische Indianer, Psychoaktive Substanzen
- Originaltitel
- Wizard of the Upper Amazon
- Bewertung
- 4,15 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- 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.