New and updated edition 2020 of this classic book first published in 2004REALITY introduces us to the extraordinary mystical tradition that lies right at the roots of western culture.This is the true story of Parmenides Empedocles and those like them spiritual guides and experts in other states of consciousness healers and interpreters of dreams prophets and magicians who laid the foundation for the world we now live in. REALITY documents the excruciating process that led to their work and teaching being distorted covered over forgotten. And most importantly it presents these original teachings in all their immediacy and power ampmdash revealing their ability just as vibrant now as at the dawn of the western world to awaken us to what reality truly is.ampnbsp