Celtic Astrology From the Druids to the Middle Ages.

This collection of texts focuses on the significant role of drugs and their sources in ancient Greek and Roman society. It highlights the harsh realities of life in antiquity, characterized by disease, war, and natural disasters, and how botanical remedies and pain relief were vital for survival. The excerpts also explore the use of psychoactive substances for recreational and religious purposes, influencing philosophy, magic, and even myths. Ultimately, the text suggests that access to various drugs was intertwined with personal freedoms and a core aspect of ancient life.

Persephones Quest Entheogens and the Origins of Religion.

This document is an excerpt from Paul Stamets' book, Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms, offering a comprehensive guide to mushroom cultivation. It covers various methods for growing fungi, from simple outdoor approaches to more technical indoor sterile culture techniques. The text details aspects such as selecting suitable substrates, managing environmental factors like temperature, humidity, light, and air exchange, and troubleshooting common issues like contamination. It also provides detailed information on specific gourmet and medicinal mushroom species, including their growth parameters, optimal conditions, and potential uses, making it a valuable resource for aspiring mycologists.

Alimento de los Dioses La Búsqueda del Árbol del Conocimiento.

Mushrooms, Myth, and Mithras

This excerpt from Original Sin: Sex, Drugs, and the Church by D.C.A. Hillman presents a controversial argument that the early Christian church's rise to power was deeply intertwined with a deliberate campaign to dismantle classical pagan culture. The author contends that Christian priests intentionally demonized sexuality, particularly feminine allure and homosexual practices, and outlawed the use of drugs prevalent in pagan religious rites. This opposition was a strategic move to weaken competing pagan cults and establish Christian dogma and authority, ultimately leading to the institutionalization of ritual child rape within the early Church as a means of controlling initiates and separating them from pagan influences and values. The text highlights the stark contrast between the Christian emphasis on a rigid, exclusive doctrine and the diverse, nature-venerating, and sometimes drug-assisted practices of the pagan world.

Simplified Medicinal Mushroom Cultivation