The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge
by Jeremy Narby
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Book Reviews of The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge
Book Review: Do You Wish to Open Your Mind?
Summary: 4 Stars
It really doesn't matter whether what Narby concludes is total nonsene or not. Some of the scientific reasoning is pretty weak. The microbiological evidence remains thin. Nevertheless. What matters is that Narby develops a view of the world that's outside the envelope. He invites readers to suspend belief in the version of reality that they have grown up in and to open their minds to one of a million of other ways of looking at the world. I believe that if you want to feel that little "snap" in your mind that signifies opening to a new way of seeing; if for just a moment you want to allow yourself to feel less secure on the foundation of scientific "truth" that has become the standard for describing the world we experience; then this book could be worthwhile reading for you. It sure was for me.Book Review: Quetzalcoatl's Return
Summary: 4 Stars
When I first picked up this book, I was amazed. The author has done an excellent job of reconciling indigenous belief systems with modern science. In this book, he attempts to give us an idea of where man fits into the universe and what it means to be human. His defense of indigenous people from western exploitation is wonderful. From indigenous socieites he has taken the Shamanic trance state and uncovered universal archetypes like the serpent, which appear in societies throughout the world, from Australia to South America to Egypt and beyond. He then filters it through the lens of science to gain his own unique insight. In general, if you have an interest in Shamanism and Neo-Shamanism, then this work is definately worth the read.Book Review: powerfully resonant
Summary: 5 Stars
As is always the case with me, when I encounter "truth", if you will, what alerts me is my physical response, which I have come to trust explicitly. I call myself a "body mystic" for this very reason.Truly liberating information gives me rushes of energy that sometimes gets so intense I can only read passages at a time and must put the book down. This was such a book. I completely trust this level of knowing and would unequivocally recommend the book to anyone no matter what their scientific or religious leanings. The worst that can happen when reading this book is you will be very affected and made to ponder long and deep about what you thought you knew. Even if you don't believe the author's opinions. And that's a good thing.Book Review: Before the World, There Was the Serpent
Summary: 5 Stars
Very provocative. The omnipresence of the snake in religion, myth, and drug experiences is hard to explain. But it may not be necessary to invoke DNA wireless messaging. Way back at the very beginning, we all began life with a snake. Scientists who've observed the intrauterine activity of unborn children have a lot to say about their relationship with the umbilical cord. They play with it, they lick it, they kiss it, and they are threatened by it. It is their best friend, because it nourishes them. And it is their worst enemy, because they can become caught in it, and it can strangle them to death. It doesn't seem farfetched that this "snake" might return to us in the form of powerful subconscious images, does it?Book Review: Cosmic Serpent: DNA And The Origins of Knowledge
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always been conflicted with the theory of evolution. It seems rational, but speciously so. It ignores consciousness, which is senior to science. Surely, any theory that purports to map out the arrow of life must account for our ability to know that we know. Without bringing theology or Creationism, God forbid (pun intended) into the equation, Narby explains a viewpoint that puts sentinent life onto center stage. Weaving together intuition and rationlism, Narby allowed me to dispell my conflict and realize that LIFE is consciousness and is the driving force behind "evolutionary" progress. Sounds corny, I know, but read it with an open mind and see if your views don't change, even a bit.