The Shaman's Secret. The Lost Resurrection Teachings of the Ancient Maya.
New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. xxiv + 278pp. Quarter burgundy cloth with burgundy paper boards, blind device to upper board, gilt titling to spine; b&w illustrations; index; bibliography; glossary. From the publisher: "The most comprehensive documentation yet of the extraordinary spiritual forces that governed life for the ancient Maya. Shattering the misconceptions of the Maya as violent, barbaric people, Gillette puts the distasteful acts of bloodletting and human sacrifice into proper context and demonstrates the more important aspects of Maya culture. As Gillette deciphers sacred artwork, hieroglyphics, myths, and artifacts, he shows how entire cities mysteriously disappeared into enveloping jungles, taking with them a vast, untapped treasure of the human spirit. Utilizing his training in depth psychology and comparative religion, and drawing on his rich experiences in Mexico and Central America, Gillette enables us to share in the ancient Maya experience of "fire in the blood" and to hear for ourselves the once lost, now recovered sacred resurrection message of the ancient shamans." Just a hint of light shelfwear - overall, a tight and bright near Fine copy in VG+ dust jacket. (Dust jacket lightly rubbed, not price clipped. Now in mylar cover.). Item #69285
ISBN: 0553101544
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