Why were substances with hallucinogenic properties used by ancient religions and cults? (Give examples and cite your...

Why were substances with hallucinogenic properties used by ancient religions and cults? (Give examples and cite your sources!)

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Hallucinogen is a substance or psychotic agent that causes perceptual anomalies and hallucinations. Psychedelics, deliriants, and dissociatives are the general types of hallucinogens.

Hallucinogenic properties used by religions and rituals:

Hallucinogenic properties have been commonly used in numerous ancient religions and cults. The purpose is to facilitate divination, healing, coming-of-ceremonies, and communication with spirits. This also helps to assist leaders make important decisions to the issues related to hunting, war, migrating to a new place, and selecting spiritual and ethnic leaders.

Hayet Jeridi answered 1 year ago

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