UR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Representations of the use of psychoactive substances in the beliefs and rituals of ancient societies: between the sacred and the profane

UR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 2022 Marek A Motyka 4 citations

The use of plants with psychoactive properties by ancient communities has been confirmed in numerous archaeological studies conducted in almost every place on earth. Many tribes used their own characteristic psychoactive potions and, according to researchers, their use fostered the integration of the members of a given community, facilitated their existence in an occupied area and could be of...