“Worshipers of the ancient Egyptian god Bes ingested a mix of psychoactive drugs, human blood, and other bodily fluids in their mysterious ceremonies, according to a new paper.”

When reading the article, one can come closer to understanding that ritual and recreational drug use was prominent in classical times. In other words, it truly is nothing new. The ingredients seem gross, nothing like today.  This is how people were able to have prophetic visions. Some concoctions were medicinal also. Enjoy the article.

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