Out of This World

Out of This World
- Used Book in Good Condition
This book takes the reader on a fantastic journey through a wide range of cultures and traditions to examine the phenomenon of ecstatic visionary experiencesÃ¢â‚¬â€from Sumerian Gilgamesh and the Taoist Immortals to the imaginative fiction of Jorge Luis Borges. The author provides a comprehensive tour of otherworldly journeys common from immemorial times among shamans, magicians, and witches, and illustrates their connection with such modern phenomena as altered states of consciousness, out-of-body experiences, and near-death experiences.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 1991-06-18
EANs 9780877734888

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