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Next major study focus on psychotropic plants in Egyptian rituals by end of 2025?
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Study Reveals 2nd Century BCE Rituals Where Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Drinks Including Peganum harmala
Nov 25, 2024, 08:25 PM
A recent archaeological study has uncovered evidence that ancient Egyptians engaged in rituals involving the consumption of psychedelic substances, bodily fluids, and alcohol. The research, published in Scientific Reports, focuses on a 2,000-year-old Bes-vase from the 2nd century BCE, which contained traces of several psychotropic plants, including Peganum harmala, Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, and a species from the Cleome genus. These findings suggest that these substances were integral to the rituals associated with the god Bes, known for his role as a 'giver of oracles' and 'giver of dreams.' This discovery marks a significant advancement in the understanding of ancient Egyptian practices and their use of psychoactive materials.
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