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Egyptians drank cocktails of psychedelic drugs in ancient mugs, research reveals

  • A University of South Florida professor found the first physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, confirming written records of ancient Egyptian rituals and practices.
  • Researchers discovered residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids, and alcohol in a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic beverages in rituals.
  • The study identified the chemical signatures of components in the mug, including plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties as well as alcohol and other substances.
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Ancient Egyptians drank a heady mix of alcohol, bodily fluids and hallucinogens during rituals, scientists say

Scientists discovered a mix of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids, flavoring agents and alcohol after they scraped the inside of an ancient Egyptian mug that may have been used for fertility rituals.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, November 15, 2024.
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