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    Halluzinogene Pflanzen in Rückständen eines altägyptischen Bechers entdeckt


    Halluzinogene Pflanzen in Rückständen eines alten ägyptischen Bechers entdeckt

    https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/26/science/egyptian-bes-mug-hallucinogens/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit

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    1. cnn on

      [Researchers have discovered the residues](https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/26/science/egyptian-bes-mug-hallucinogens/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=reddit) of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals.

      It’s the first time scientists have been able to identify chemical signatures of the liquid concoctions sipped from mugs decorated with the head of Bes, an ancient Egyptian deity of fertility, protection, medicinal healing and magical purification. Bes-shaped vessels were produced over a long period in Egypt, but only a limited number have survived — and all of them have been found within different archaeological contexts, adding to their mystery.

      The new findings, published on November 13 in the journal Scientific Reports, resulted from a study of the residue within a surviving Bes mug that is currently on display at the Tampa Museum of Art.

    2. FistBus2786 on

      > The detection of fermentation yeasts suggests that the concoction had a base of beer or wine, which was enhanced with flavors from honey and possibly royal jelly, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.
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      > The bodily fluids were possibly a mix of blood, breast milk and mucus, which may have been vaginal, nasal or saliva.
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      > Among the plants included were Egyptian blue water lily and Syrian rue, which contain hallucinogenic, medicinal, intoxicating and sedative properties that can alter perception and enhance visionary experiences.

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