Shamanism: Before And Beyond History is a 1988 presentation that includes the collaborative discussion between American psychonaut and lecturer Terrence McKenna and psychologist and writer, Dr. Ralph Metzner. The six-hour long presentation includes a discussion in which Metzner tells the ancient story of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Metzner also expresses his aspirations in the Gaia area while also engaged in a dialogue with McKenna.