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Brian Muraresku

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

Jesus Historical Significance of Wine as a 'pharmakon'. Psychedelic?

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The historical significance of wine dates back to ancient times where it was not just a simple beverage but a concoction of various drugs by figures like Cersei from the Iliad and Odyssey. Wine was referred to as 'farmakon' for over a thousand years, indicating its pharmaceutical nature. This tradition continued with Saint Ignatius of Antioch calling the Eucharist the 'farmakon Athanasius', the drug of immortality. Recent studies have found ancient wines spiked with opium, cannabis, henbane, and other substances, linking them to witchy practices. This history intertwines with Jesus' teachings on immortality and dying before death, reflecting a deep-rooted connection between wine, drugs, spirituality, and ancient beliefs.

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