Realistic illustration created for Orabel depicting Mount Shasta

The Americas · United States

Mount Shasta

« A sacred mountain for indigenous peoples has also become a home of modern esoteric myths. »
Realistic illustration created for Orabel · this is not a photograph of the place

Introduction

Understanding the place

Mount Shasta is a large volcano in northern California, important to many Aboriginal peoples and associated since the 19th century with many metaphysical currents and New Age.

To be retained

  • Major Volcano of California
  • Sacred mountain for many peoples
  • Home of modern New Age myths
  • Vortex not shown
Documented knowledge

History and context

The mountain is found in the territories and traditions of peoples such as the Shasta, Winnemem Wintu, Karuk and Modoc, according to distinct relationships. Modern esoteric authors then located there ascent masters, Lemurians, UFOs and portals, narratives without historical or scientific basis.

Traditions and philosophies

Why is this place spiritual?

Aboriginal meanings should not be merged with New Age myths. For contemporary visitors, the mountain also serves as a place for retreat, meditation and personal quest.

Location experience

What the landscape makes you feel

The snowy cone dominates forests and plains very far in the round. Altitude, weather and volcanic risk remind that a spiritual landscape is also a demanding physical environment.

Critical Look

Energy, atmosphere and feelings

No vortex or portal is established. Feelings can come from altitude, effort, expectation and visual power, without invalidating personal experience.

Orabel's fatherPersonal feelings can be profound and sincere without constituting scientific proof or therapeutic promise.

Discover with respect

  • Prioritize mountain-related nations.
  • Do not borrow Aboriginal ceremonies.
  • Prepare seriously for hiking, altitude and weather.

Sources

To verify and deepen

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