Ploughing the Clouds
Peter Lamborn Wilson
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Ploughing the Clouds
Published
1999
Publisher
City Lights Books
Pages
150
ISBN-10
0872863263
Description
The Rig Veda, written in India about 1500BC, praises a holy plant called Soma, which is sacrificed and consumed, granting the drinker an experience of enlightenment and ecstasy. The late Gordon Wasson identified Soma as a "magic mushroom," Amanita muscaria, and he and his followers discovered that such Indo-Europeans as the ancient Greeks, Iranians, and Norse had also used a Soma-type plant. In *Ploughing the Clouds* Peter Lamborn Wilson investigates the probability of a Soma cult in ancient Ireland, tracing clues in Irish (and other Celtic) lore. By comparing Celtic folktales, romances, epics and topographic lore with the Rig Veda, he uncovers the Irish branch of the great Indo-European tradition of psychedelic (or "entheogenic") shamanism, and even reconstructs some of its secret rituals. He uses this comparative material to illuminate the deep meaning of the Soma-function in all cultures: the entheogenic origin of "poetic frenzy," the link between intoxication and inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ploughing the Clouds?
This edition of Ploughing the Clouds has approximately 150 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ploughing the Clouds?
For most readers, Ploughing the Clouds typically takes between 3h 8m and 2h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Ploughing the Clouds?
The estimated word count for Ploughing the Clouds is approximately 37,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Ploughing the Clouds?
Ploughing the Clouds was written by Peter Lamborn Wilson.
When was Ploughing the Clouds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.