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Shroom
A Cultural History of the Magic Mushroom
Book • 2006
In this timely and definitive study, Andy Letcher chronicles the history of the magic mushroom—from its use by the Aztecs of Central America and the tribes of Siberia through to the present day—stripping away the myths and taking a critical and humorous look at the drug's more recent manifestations.
The book explores the cultural, historical, and therapeutic aspects of magic mushrooms, particularly psilocybin, and their use across various cultures for spiritual and healing purposes.
It also discusses the resurgence of interest in psychedelics for therapeutic use, especially in treating mental health issues, and argues for a new worldview that combines scientific understanding with spiritual insights from psychedelic experiences.
The book explores the cultural, historical, and therapeutic aspects of magic mushrooms, particularly psilocybin, and their use across various cultures for spiritual and healing purposes.
It also discusses the resurgence of interest in psychedelics for therapeutic use, especially in treating mental health issues, and argues for a new worldview that combines scientific understanding with spiritual insights from psychedelic experiences.
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Recommended by Matt Johnson to Travis Kitchens , suggesting further reading on psilocybin mushrooms.
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Cited by Manvir Singh for investigating cases of traditional hallucinogenic mushroom consumption in history.
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The ancient psychedelics myth: ‘People tell tourists the stories they think are interesting for them’
Mentioned as the author's own book about the cultural history of magic mushrooms.
Andy Letcher on Deep ecology, Animism & Dark Green Religion | Living Mirrors #67
