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The Way of Wyrd

The Casteneda-like novel responsible for reawakening wide interest in the ancient form of European shamanism called the Way of Wyrd. "Brilliant, vivid, entertaining."—R. D. Laing

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 237 pages

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