The return of quetzalcoatl book

Daniel pinchbeck in tracing the meaning of the end of the mayan calendar in 2012 and the imminent transition from one world to another prophesied by the hopi indians, pinchbeck synthesizes indigenous cosmology, alien. A psychedelic journey into the heart of contemporary shamanism, the crop circles as another opening to whats beyond our earthbound awareness his second book, 2012. Discussion about the return of quetzalcoatl as qanon q page 4 at the godlikeproductions conspiracy forum. Product description the acclaimed metaphysical epic that binds together the cosmological phenomena of our time, ranging from crop circles to quantum theory to the. Stories are relics, part of an undiscovered preexisting world. Pinchbecks key premise, which he arrived at through his own experiences beginning with his experimentation with psychedelics, is that consciousness is not just a product of matter, an epiphenomenon of brain functions. Quetzalcoatls description of his homes in central india were accurate.

The story of quetzalcoatl is very compelling and many lds members have pointed to the legend of quetzalcoatl as evidence to the authenticity of the book of mormon. Quetzalcoatl, whose name may be translated as feathered or plumed serpent or precious twin, was a great mesoamerican god. A memoir of the craft, stephen king describes the writing process as this. We might see global famines and wars and increasing misery, or we might decide to institute a new planetary culture based on empathy, alternative economic systems, sustainable design, and an equitable sharing of wealth. In this study of complex beliefs in which aztec religion.

He was also a culture hero, a legendary figure who represents the ideals of a cultural group. Posted on sunday, 30 december, 2012 3 comments columnist. In tracing the meaning of the end of the mayan calendar in 2012, and the imminent transition from one world to another prophesied by the hopi indians. The very fact that a native american people would have a bearded caucasian deity has led to widespread speculation about who might have been the real person about. The return of quetzalcoatl by pinchbeck, daniel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 416 pages and is available in hardcover format. The return of quetzalcoatl by daniel pinchbeck goodreads.

Some legends describe him as opposed to human sacrifice while others describe him practicing it. Daniel pinchbeck born 15 june 1966 is an american author living in new yorks east village. Buy this book pinchbeck, journalist and author of the drugriddled psychonaut investigation. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Easily the most fun read on the topic is daniel pinchbecks 2012. Skin color the aztec deity quetzalcoatl has entered public consciousness as the white god. The descriptions of all three ancient gods is especially interesting since all three deities were depicted with features not characteristic for the inhabitants of south america. In one version, quetzalcoatl had willingly left central america, on a raft of snakes, and he had said that he would return. Quetzalcoatl, kukulkan, return of aryans to india brahma. The return of quetzalcoatl was published, i jumped on purchasing it as soon as i could it has taken me a while to complete the task of finishing up this book. The first edition of the novel was published in 2006, and was written by daniel pinchbeck.

In case you are unfamiliar with precolombian deities, quetzalcoatl is the most well known aztec god and is believed by many to be the principal aztec god. Links to the preface and chapters 1 through 3 are at the bottom of this post. The endeavor leads him across three continents, at times rattling his psyche and. I vaguely recall being quite enthused about it when i first brought it home. Daniel pinchbeck is a quintessential bridge figure between the shamanic opening to a larger reality his first book was breaking open the head. Jesus christrelationship to quetzalcoatl fairmormon. Those who have seen quetzalcoatl as evidence for christs visit to the americas generally saw the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The following is an extract from his book they came from the sky.

He was known as the inventor of books and the calendar, the giver of maize corn to mankind, and sometimes as a symbol of death and resurrection. Book 2012 the return of quetzalcoatl botanical guides. His father was an abstract painter, and his mother, joyce johnson, was a member of the beat generation and dated jack kerouac as on the road hit the bestseller lists in 1957 chronicled in johnsons bestselling book, minor characters. The return of quetzalcoatl kindle edition by pinchbeck. The return of quetzalcoatl, by daniel pinchbeck the new. According to toltec and mayan prophesies, the world will undergo a momentous change in 2012. This book constitutes an interesting and challenging approach to the interpretation of mesoamerican religion, urbanism, and archaeology.

The return of quetzalcoatl this book touches base on everything from cosmological phenomena, to crop circles, to quantum theory and even the resurgence of psychedelic drugs. The return of quetzalcoatl, a novel by patrick garone, is a unique fusion of science fiction and fantasy combining space travel, lost civilizations, mythical creatures, and alternate timelines sure to delight the genre fan. The return of quetzalcoatl, i proposed that what happens in 2012 depends on what humanity decides to make of it. The return of quetzalcoatl, is a metaphysical epic that binds together not. At the end of the book, after getting pretty much everything wrong about maya and maya culture, he proclaims himself to be the return of quetzalcoatl an aztec deity, fyi. The return of quetzalcoatl key 23 hermetic library. And yet nothing quite prepares you for the lucidity, rationality, and informed audacity of this seeker, skeptic, and cartographer of hidden realms. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. This is a book about metaphysics, which i found eerily fascinating. Has anyone read the book 2012 the return of quetzalcoatl. Evidence for the spread of a world religion during the epiclassic period. Other versions were created when emphasis began to be given to the return of quetzalcoatl which is the same as the second coming of christ. His first book, breaking open the head, was heralded as the most significant on psychedelic.

The return of quetzalcoatl tarcherpenguin, 2006, and notes from the edge times tarcherpenguin, 2010. Is it possible that quetzalcoatl, viracocha, and kukulkan were in fact one deity. A psychedelic journey into the heart of contemporary shamanism, pinchbeck mined much of. I found this book very interesting and very well written. A psychedelic journey into the heart of contemporary shamanism broadway books, 2002, 2012.

Quetzalcoatl was also the patron of the priests and the title of the twin aztec high priests. Quetzalcoatl, a feathered serpent or plumed serpent, was one of the most important gods in the ancient mesoamerican pantheon. The return of quetzalcoatl by daniel pinchbeck, paperback. These phenomena are discussed in an investigative approach intended to support evidence that the mayan calendars mention of the year 2012 has something to do with a. Prophecies of the toltecs and mayas, return of quetzalcoatl, return of quetzalcoatl, quetzalcoatl was described as a white man, with a beard, who wore long robes, and who gave a message of love, forbidding the blood sacrifice, teaching of the one supreme god, and giving the toltecs many material things of their culture, such as the calendar. Pinchbeck posits that the date heralds a global shift in consciousness, a change that will necessitate new worldviews and moral imperatives.

Quetzalcoatl, white gods, and the book of mormon by brant a. Inspired by mexican mythology and japanese giant monster stories, city of the gods. Eric thompson, carrasco has applied an informed imagination to identify some of the ways that ideas could lie. The interesting with pinchbeck is his backgrund in the intellectual art milieu of new york combined with a later interest in the occult, new spirituality and mysticism. The return of quetzalcoatl is sort of a spiritual and intellectual biography. Read daniel pinchbecks posts on the penguin blogcross james merrill, h. Cross umberto eco, aldous huxley, and carlos castaneda and you get the voice of daniel pinchbeck. This is not a book about end times as many low star raters herein have asserted. Jin yong public library i was phenomenally impressed with daniel pinchbecks breaking open the head so when 2012 the return of quetzalcoatl was published i jumped. Therefore, quetzalcoatl is commonly also known in english as the plumed serpent or.

The return of quetzalcoatl kindle edition by pinchbeck, daniel. Part autobiography, part solo road trip, the book is a romp through a landscape of the mind populated by shamans, hallucinations and celebrities of that curious world that well just call postnew age. The return of quetzalcoatl book by daniel pinchbeck. Gardner first publshed in the blog rational faiths, jan. The return of quetzalcoatl is definitely a good read. The mesoamericans believed quetzalcoatl would return. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Have mormon apologists ignored aspects of quetzalcoatl which are inconsistent with jesus christ.

Quetzalcoatl, white gods, and the book of mormon book of. Sentences between squared brackets do not appear in the original spanish version of the manuscript. A shamanic holiday adventure mexico, yucatan, may 25 june 1, 2019 its what i do i far travel the world and i know things. The raft of snakes represent the watercrafts which were used by the gods. Pinchbecks effort to understand the past and future of human consciousness comprises 2012.

This is valid history on which any professional historian can depend. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Uploaded by booksalecataloger7 on september 26, 2011. The return of quetzalcoatl daniel pinchbeck, author jeremy p. The name quetzalcoatl is a combination of two nahuatl the language of the aztecs words, quetzal, which is the emerald plume bird, and coatl, which means serpent. The return of quetzalcoatl is a unique science fiction tale that takes us from modern day mexico city, to the fall of the ancient kingdom of teotihuacan, and into the timeless realm of the mesoamerican gods. The new fantasy novel combining mexican mythology and japanese giant monster stories.

The return of quetzalcoatl is a dazzling kaleidoscopic journey through the quixotic hinterlands of consciousness, crop circles, and ancient prophecy, as well as an intriguing and deeply personal odysse of transformation. Pinchbeck does a very good job of articulating hiimself and in a very eloquent, yet approachable manor. Im about half way through the book, and ill have to say i find it very interesting. For over thirty years we have taken adventurers far traveling to discover the mystery, myth, and spiritual lore of indigenous cultures throughout the world. Youll find the amazing and startling answer to that question, among hundreds of others, in my upcoming book. Author daniel pinchbeck has deep personal roots in the new york counterculture of the 1950s and 1960s.