Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism
Daniel Pinchbeck • Broadway • ISBN-13 978-0767907439
Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism
ISBN-10: 1771080981 · ISBN-13: 978-0767907439 · 2002 · 1st Edition
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Daniel Pinchbeck’s narrative blends personal travelogue with rigorous cultural criticism to examine the role of visionary plants in global shamanic traditions. By contrasting contemporary Western perspectives with the sacred rituals of the Bwiti and Mazatec cultures, the text explores the intersection of consciousness, anthropology, and the psychedelic experience.
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