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The Cosmic Serpent

Author Jeremy Narby
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Penguin Adult HC/TR | Tarcher
On sale Apr 05, 1999 | 272 Pages | 9781101494356
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"A Copernican revolution for the life sciences."—Medical Tribune

Unlock the mysteries of biology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations in this thought-provoking read where science and spirituality intersect.

Through Jeremy Narby′s travels and research in the Amazon, he discovered that shamans were able to use hallucinogens to tap into knowledge and insights that rival our discoveries using modern scientific methods, particularly with regards to DNA and molecular biology. Drawing on visionary experiences, indigenous knowledge, and pharmacology, Narby challenges conventional understanding, unraveling the connections between consciousness, serpent symbolism, and the origins of life itself. This enlightening book blends science, anthropology, and mysticism into a captivating narrative that will expand your mind.
The Cosmic Serpent Chapter 1: Forest Television
Chapter 2: Anthropologists and Shamans
Chapter 3: The Mother of the Mother of Tobacco Is a Snake
Chapter 4: Enigma in Rio
Chapter 5: Defocalizing
Chapter 6: Seeing Correspondences
Chapter 7: Myths and Molecules
Chapter 8: Through the Eyes of an Ant
Chapter 9: Receptors and Transmitters
Chapter 10: Biology's Blind Spot
Chapter 11: "What Took You So Long?"
Notes
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Permissions and Credits
Index
Bibliographic Index
Jeremy Narby, Ph.D. is the author of The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge. He lives in Switzerland. View titles by Jeremy Narby

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"A Copernican revolution for the life sciences."—Medical Tribune

Unlock the mysteries of biology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations in this thought-provoking read where science and spirituality intersect.

Through Jeremy Narby′s travels and research in the Amazon, he discovered that shamans were able to use hallucinogens to tap into knowledge and insights that rival our discoveries using modern scientific methods, particularly with regards to DNA and molecular biology. Drawing on visionary experiences, indigenous knowledge, and pharmacology, Narby challenges conventional understanding, unraveling the connections between consciousness, serpent symbolism, and the origins of life itself. This enlightening book blends science, anthropology, and mysticism into a captivating narrative that will expand your mind.

Table of Contents

The Cosmic Serpent Chapter 1: Forest Television
Chapter 2: Anthropologists and Shamans
Chapter 3: The Mother of the Mother of Tobacco Is a Snake
Chapter 4: Enigma in Rio
Chapter 5: Defocalizing
Chapter 6: Seeing Correspondences
Chapter 7: Myths and Molecules
Chapter 8: Through the Eyes of an Ant
Chapter 9: Receptors and Transmitters
Chapter 10: Biology's Blind Spot
Chapter 11: "What Took You So Long?"
Notes
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Permissions and Credits
Index
Bibliographic Index

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Jeremy Narby, Ph.D. is the author of The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge. He lives in Switzerland. View titles by Jeremy Narby

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