History
From ancient civilizations to contemporary times, the use of psychedelics is woven throughout human history. Many psychedelics have deep indigenous, cultural, and tribal roots and have been used for spiritual reasons. Browse psychedelic history articles.
Do the World’s Biggest Religions Have Psychedelic Origins?
While LSD was created in a lab, many of the psychedelics we use today, such as ayahuasca or peyote, were first used in religious ceremonies
Psychedelics and Christianity
Before Christianity became one of the world’s major religions, psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics played an important role in the ancient evolution of human religions.
Psychedelic Ceremonies Around the World
Different cultures have been using psychedelic substances in rituals for thousands of years. In many cases, these plants are still used in ceremonies to this
The History of Psychedelics in America
Psychedelic substances have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. The word “psychedelic” comes from two Greek words: psyche (soul) and delos
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