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Food of the Gods

The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge

by Terence McKenna · 1992 · 336 pages

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Ethnobotanist Terence McKenna examining the historical role of psychoactive plants in human evolution, proposing that psilocybin mushrooms were instrumental in the development of language and consciousness. He critiques modern drug culture while advocating for a return to shamanic traditions and a symbiotic relationship with nature.

Genres

PhilosophyScience & TechnologyHistory

Topics

ConsciousnessDmtEthnobotanyHuman EvolutionPsilocybinPsychedelicsShamanism

Book Details

Published

1992

Pages

336

Language

en

ISBN

9780553371307

Audiobook Available

8h 51m
Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

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