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#646: Brian C. Muraresku with Dr. Mark Plotkin — The Eleusinian Mysteries, Discovering the Divine, The Immortality Key, The Pagan Continuity Hypothesis, Lessons from Scholar Karen Armstrong, and Much More

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Sacred Brews: Rituals and Revelations

This chapter explores the connection between ancient religious rituals and mind-altering substances, focusing on practices like ayahuasca in Peru and the historical use of wine. It examines the archaeological findings at Gobekli Tepe and the role of brewing in cultural development, highlighting the intricate relationship between alcohol, feasting, and early civilization.

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