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Ancient Rituals and Psychoactive Drugs in Historical Context
The chapter delves into the unconventional use of psychoactive drugs in ancient rituals, exploring connections between virgin priestesses, divine virgins offering the milk of life, and substances like purple dye. It discusses the potential psychedelic effects induced by certain substances and their role in inducing altered states of consciousness for spiritual enlightenment. Historical references to castration rituals, the great mother worship, and the intersection of medical benefits with compound drugs are also explored.