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The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries
Written by R. Gordon Wasson and Albert Hofmann
Narrated by David Bendena
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Eleusinian Mysteries
Ancient Greece
Demeter & Persephone Myth
Psychedelic Experiences
Religious Rituals
Ancient Conspiracy
Divine Intervention
Secret Society
Lost Knowledge
Chosen One
Ancient Wisdom
Secret Societies
Religious Experience
Psychedelic Journey
Fish Out of Water
Alkaloids
Greek Mythology
Ergot
Hades & the Underworld
About this audiobook
In this classic, groundbreaking work, three experts—a mycologist, a chemist, and a historian—illuminate the role natural psychedelic agents have played in spiritual rituals.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherDreamscape Media
Release dateDec 7, 2021
ISBN9781666535389
Author
R. Gordon Wasson
R. Gordon Wasson (1898–1986) was a pioneer investigator of sacred indigenous mushroom rituals in Mexico in the 1950s.
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Oct 3, 2024
Brilliant, authoritative and fascinating account of what the Eleusinian might have entailed, and why they matter so much in these times. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Mar 5, 2024
Entheological mysteries of sacred plants the source of all philosophy - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 10, 2019
An exceptional book that narrates in a very innovative way, for its time, the mysteries surrounding the cult of Demeter. The well-known Eleusinian Mysteries that were celebrated periodically and entheogens were consumed in a ritualistic manner. It is very likely that the enigmatic Kykeon contained lysergic acid amide and that this Hellenic cult was actually a psychedelic ritual. I loved reading it, and its authors are three giants. Essential for enthusiasts of mythology, ethnobotany, and the history of drugs in general. (Translated from Spanish) - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Apr 14, 2018
An intriguing text that explores the use of hallucinogens in different traditions and religions, well-documented and revealing insights in various texts and archaeological remains, prompting the reader to reconsider historical aspects that were taken for granted. (Translated from Spanish)