Let us take a look at the history of magic mushrooms associated with this psilocybin drug. Check out for its cultural significance and traditions in this PPT.

1. CULTURAL
SIGNIFICANCE OF
MAGIC MUSHROOMS
Traditions, Past & Present

2. Psilocybin mushrooms have a fascinating history. Magic
mushrooms have been used by indigenous peoples around
the world for ritualistic healing ceremonies, prayer, and
divination for thousands of years. Mushrooms are used in
healing rituals; they called them ‘teonanácat’ or ‘flesh of
the gods’. Let's find more on magic mushrooms and
Psilocybin therapy here.

3. Ancient cave paintings in the Tassili plateau of
Northern Algeria show striking imagery of
humanoid figures with mushrooms growing out
of their bodies. These Rock paintings and
carvings throughout central America give us a
glimpse into their traditions and the
significance of mushrooms in their culture.
ConnectionBetweenAncientArt&Mushrooms

4. HowMagicMushroomsBecamePopular
In 20th century Psilocybin
mushrooms gained
popularity in the West. It
stated that Magic mushrooms
can improve mental health.
Today, magic mushrooms are
becoming more and more
accepted and researched, in
spite of their classification as
a Class 1 drug.

5. Traditionally, mushrooms were eaten at night together with
honey. The first thing which they ate at the gathering was small,
black mushrooms which they called nanucutl. These are
intoxicating and cause visions to be seen and even provoke
sensuousness. They ate mushrooms before dawn, and they also
drank chocolate before daylight. They ate these little mushrooms
with honey, and when they began to be excited by them, they
began to dance, some singing, others weeping, for they were
already intoxicated by the mushrooms.
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6. ModernCeremony
The modern magic mushroom
ceremony is an all-night
séance that can sometimes
include a curing ritual.
Accompanying the ceremony
are the chants of the shaman
and frequent clapping in the
rhythm of the chant. A
psychedelic experience is one
of the most profound of a
person’s life & this lead to
therapeutic benefit in several
issues with psilocybin
therapy.

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