The Power of Historical Legends in Mycology

Historical legends surrounding the consumption of Aminita muscaria and Aminita pantherina in Siberia are rooted in the removal of muskrinic symptoms by Shamans. The urine of those who consumed these mushrooms contained high levels of ebotenic acid and moose oil, which were considered purifying elements. The folklore surrounding these mushrooms, validated by science in the field of mycology, includes their association with the Santa Claus myth, Christmas trees, and the berserker legend of Scandinavia.