First Men On Earth : The Way We Become Human Nowadays (Paperback)

<p>Are you fond of finding out more about why and how people evolved between 320000 to 160000 years ago? Then this book is for you. Don't hesitate and grab a copy today!<br>Around 1.9 million years ago the species before us, Homo erectus, would have dreamed, but the dreams were like silent films; without speech. Erectus tracked animals whilst hunting, introducing words to discuss past, present, and future, and language slowly evolved. Eventually, a tipping point was reached: ancestors in dreams started talking.<br>Around 320,000 years ago in Africa people started entering trance states to access the power of reality - and returned with amazing experiences. Trance's experiences were terrifying, but also ecstatic, providing the first profound spirituality. Discussions about trance experiences were selected for intelligence, language, and trance ability.<br>Around 74,000 years ago a huge volcano in Indonesia exploded dramatically. Toba blocked the sun for three weeks and caused global cooling for 1000 years. This was a disaster, some survivors in Africa went deeper and deeper into the power reality to restore heat and warmth, forming new culture as they did so. Small blocks of ochre found in southern Africa with trance-like zigzags at this period are the first indication of symbolic thinking worldwide.<br>Around 65 000 years ago a group of people left Africa and slowly peopled the world, protected by clouds of guardian ancestors. They used ochre, drums, rattles, fly whisks, and sweet-smelling burning herbs to connect to the power reality. Vomiting, enemas, and steam baths helped clear negativity and reincarnation linked them with their guardians and ancestors. They believed that the world was made of earth, wind, fire, and water.<br>These ancient beliefs were often foundational: two levels of reality remain at the core of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, along with powerful beings who mediate between realities. Reincarnation is central to Buddhism and Hinduism. The trance-derived Hero Journey links them all.<br>This book is written in a clear easy to read style, but with academic accuracy, full references, and comprehensive endnotes.</p>