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Intoxication in Mythology (Hardcover)
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Intoxication in Mythology (Hardcover)
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Myths from the ancient world usually have some supernatural
element, a component often generated from a particular intoxicant.
These substances promoted a variety of states, including possession
by the gods, liberation of the soul or a communion with the spirit
world. From Acan, the Mayan god of intoxicating drinks, to Zagreus,
the first incantation of Greek Dionysus, this encyclopaedia
encompasses intoxicant-related stories from world mythology that
explain the origins of a particular intoxicant or how that
intoxicant was involved in creating a particular culture. Entries
are arranged alphabetically without regard to category (e.g., gods,
intoxicants, places, and rites). Different versions of a single
myth are presented when pertinent to the overriding theme. Entries
record the referenced story, the identity of the culture in which
the myth originated, and when applicable information about related
plant sources and pharmacological effects. Cross-references are
noted in bold and sources appear at the end of each entry.
Appendices group entries by category and by place of origin.
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