Hallucinogenic drugs in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures

Objectives: The archaeological, ethno-historical and ethnographic evidence of the use of hallucinogenic substances in Mesoamerica is reviewed. Results: Hallucinogenic cactus, plants and mushrooms were used to induce altered states of consciousness in healing rituals and religious ceremonies. The May...

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Autore principale: F.J. Carod-Artal
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Elsevier España 2015-01-01
Serie:Neurología (English Edition)
Accesso online:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2173580814001527