Book · 1987 · Indian mythology
Tobacco and Shamanism in South America
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There's a book by Johannes Wilbert, which is titled along the lines of [Tobacco and Shamanism in South America], it is very dense, it reads like a PhD dissertation.
Tim Ferriss · The Tim Ferriss Show · Dec 2023 Listen at 1:15:41 The best things said about it
After spending more time in south america and reading books i'm going to get the title wrong but it's something like tobacco and shamanism in south america i think it's johannes wilbur or johannes.
Andrew Weil The Tim Ferriss Show · Aug 2022 Why people recommend it
Tobacco and Shamanism in South America by Johannes Wilbert is a comprehensive ethnographic study detailing the ritualistic and traditional uses of tobacco among indigenous South American societies. Tim Ferriss discussed the scholarly work on The Tim Ferriss Show, noting that despite its density and resemblance to a PhD dissertation, it offers deep insight into entheogenic practices. Dr. Andrew Weil also referenced the book during his appearance on the same podcast, bringing it up while exploring traditional healing methods and the historical uses of botanical substances in South America. The text is valued by researchers and enthusiasts alike for its meticulous documentation of indigenous customs that have persisted for centuries. Although challenging to read due to its academic nature, the book serves as an authoritative reference for those investigating the intersection of anthropology, ritual, and psychoactive plants. Both speakers highlighted its importance as a definitive resource on traditional shamanic pharmacopoeia in the region.
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Andrew Weil after spending more time in south america and reading books i'm going to get the title wrong but it's somet… 1
“after spending more time in south america and reading books i'm going to get the title wrong but it's something like tobacco and shamanism in south america i think it's johannes wilbur or johannes”
Tim Ferriss There's a book by Johannes Wilbert, which is titled along the lines of [Tobacco and Shamanism in South Amer… 1
“There's a book by Johannes Wilbert, which is titled along the lines of [Tobacco and Shamanism in South America], it is very dense, it reads like a PhD dissertation.”
