Psychedelics in Ancient Greece: Death and Rebirth During a Famous Religious Ceremony

Up until 3,500 years ago in ancient Greece, followers of a cult of the goddess Demeter participated in a secret and profound religious ceremony during which they consumed a hallucinogenic drink. The rituals were meant to re-enact the story of the goddess’ loss of her daughter to the god of the underworld and their subsequent […]
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