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#2091 - Diana Walsh Pasulka

The Joe Rogan Experience

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The Symbolism of Halos in Ancient Religious Art

This chapter explores the symbolism of halos in ancient religious art, focusing on their early resemblance to mushroom caps. It examines the potential connection between these depictions and entheogenic experiences among enlightened figures like Jesus and the Buddha, while also considering broader interpretations of light and spiritual experiences in religious iconography.

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