Exploring Initiatory Rituals and Symbolism in Mythology

The chapter delves into mystery traditions, initiatory rituals, and symbolism in mythology, recounting experiences from the early 1970s with initiations involving saffron-colored mixtures and black saffron-colored water. The discussion also touches on the unique pharmacodynamics of Amanita Muscaria mushrooms compared to psilocybin mushrooms, highlighting how the liver converts ebotenic acid into muscimol, resulting in a higher concentration of muscimol in the urine.