History
A History of Psychedelics
A history of psychedelics. Director: Brendan Pollecutt
By Psychable Team
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Do the World’s Biggest Religions Have Psychedelic Origins?
While LSD was created in a lab, many of the psychedelics we use today, such as ayahuasca or peyote, were first used in religious ceremonies held by indigenous tribes. Spiritual insight is one of the most popular reasons to seek out psychedelic medicine, and today, there are people from all traditions within the psychedelic community. […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
8 min read
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Psychedelics and Christianity
Before Christianity became one of the world’s major religions, psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics played an important role in the ancient evolution of human religions. Due to psychedelic medicine’s ability to bring about spiritual realizations, even those so powerful that an Atheist welcomes a higher power, one would think that Christianity and psychedelics could be […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
6 min read
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Psychedelic Ceremonies Around the World
Different cultures have been using psychedelic substances in rituals for thousands of years. In many cases, these plants are still used in ceremonies to this day. The use of psychoactive plants like iboga, peyote, ayahuasca, and psilocybin has been more than a social aspect of various cultures; these plant medicines are an integral part of […]
By Amelia Walsh
6 min read
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The History of Psychedelics in America
Psychedelic substances have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. The word “psychedelic” comes from two Greek words: psyche (soul) and delos (clear). Psychedelic substances are hallucinogenic drugs that can change and enhance sensory experiences, thought processes, and energy levels. They’ve even been used to facilitate spiritual experiences. Psychedelic Use by Indigenous […]
By Amber Kraus
7 min read
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