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A Mythical Analysis Of A Yaqui Way Of Knowledge
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In the summer of 1960, Carlos Casteneda, a UCLA anthropology student traveled to
the southwest to do research on medicinal plants. While at a bus station, he
met an extraordinary man. His name was don Juan Mateus, but I will refer to him
as don Juan. Don Juan, a Yaqui "brujo" or shaman, decides ....
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....rlos was the "chosen"
one, the person to whom don Juan should pass on his knowledge(CLC,87). Don Juan
speaks of many different spirits and separate realities. His teaching's gave an
explanation to man's view of existence and his ignorance resulting from
attachment to the material world.
Mythological proof is also found in don Juan's teachings, which compare Indian
folklore, mysticism, and philosophy. Don Juan explains that there are many
different planes of reality and that a warrior must de.... |
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