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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.... and guides Carlos along his spiritual path. He also
faces death many times in his quest to become a warrior. Finally, after many
years, he "passes through". This mythological archetype is one of the main
reasons I believe his stories are mythical in nature.
There are also many shamanistic idealogies that run throughout his stories.
Views of the natural world including plant life, animal life, and elements are
all personified. Everything is embodied with spirit. Concepts of reality are
al ....
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