Deep Voices

About the Book

Along the shores of every inhabited continent Ð and sometimes even in the land-locked deserts Ð people of every culture have befriended, admired Ð and sometimes worshipped Ð dolphins and whales for generations. Might the insights from their myths, legends and sacred rituals be relevant in our hectic lives today, at a time when our planet is suffering so much? Deep Voices offers an in-depth look at these ancient beliefs, and how these ideas are still relevant in the twenty-first century. Many remember the cries to 'Save the Whales' that rang out loud in the 1970s. So this journey through symbols, omens, rituals, superstition and fantastic stories suggests that in every dolphin myth and whale legend there is great wisdom that encourages us to 'Save Ourselves!' This highly readable and thought-provoking book Ð the product of a decade of research in more than sixty countries Ð will prove fascinating for dolphin and whale enthusiasts, lovers of nature and those with an interest in mythology, folklore and the beliefs of indigenous peoples. It is also invaluable for anyone who is passionate about inspirational stories, personal growth and environmental awareness. Illustrated with more than a hundred photographs, and containing more than two hundred ancient stories, Deep Voices is a celebration of the human bond with dolphins and whales. It offers a profound beacon of hope for human potential by following the wisdom of our ancestors Ð and our friends in the seaÉ

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