The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Carlos Castaneda - the main character and author of the book, an anthropologist studying the shamanic practices of the Yaqui Indians. Through his apprenticeship with Don Juan, he undergoes profound changes in his perception of reality and understanding of the world. His development involves transitioning from a skeptical scientist to someone who begins to accept and understand the magical aspects of the world.
- Don Juan Matus - a Yaqui shaman, mentor to Carlos Castaneda. He teaches Carlos the art of seeing and the use of psychoactive plants to expand consciousness. Don Juan is a wise and enigmatic teacher who guides Carlos on a path to spiritual enlightenment and understanding of the magical world.
Date of publication: 29 December 2024
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Genre: Esotericism