Carlos Casta�eda was an American anthropologist and writer. His groundbreaking series of books, starting with The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge, chronicles his training in shamanism under the guidance of a Yaqui �Man of Knowledge� named don Juan Matus. Although initially accepted as factual, the authenticity of Casta�eda's accounts is now widely debated, with many scholars considering them fictional. His works have been translated into 17 languages and continue to captivate readers worldwide