The fire from within
1984AwarenessHallucinogenic drugs and religious experienceIndian mythologyIndians of MexicoKnowledge, Sociology of
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I had arrived in the city of Oaxaca in southern Mexico on my way to the mountains to look for don Juan.
About this book
Castenada tells of his instruction by don Juan Matus, a Mexican Indian sorcerer.
Themes & subjects
AwarenessHallucinogenic drugs and religious experienceIndian mythologyIndians of MexicoKnowledge, Sociology ofReligion
First published 1984Characters & people
Setting
Mexico
About the author
Carlos Castaneda
1925 – 1998
Carlos Castaneda was an American author with a Ph.D. in anthropology. Starting with The Teachings of Don Juan in 1968, Castaneda wrote a series of books that describe his training in shamanism, particularly with a group whose lineage descended from the Toltecs. The books, narrated in the first person, relate his experiences under the tutelage of a Yaqui "Man of Knowledge" named don Juan Matus. His 12 books have sold more than 28 million copies in 17 languages. Critics have suggested that they are works of fiction; supporters claim the books are either true or at least valuable works of philosophy and descriptions of practices which enable an increased awareness. Castaneda withdrew from…
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