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The Possible Psychedelic Use of Airag in Ancient Greece
1:05:29 - 1:10:52 (05:23)
This podcast discusses the possibility that the philosopher Epictetus may have consumed airag, a fermented drink that contains a small amount of the psychedelic precursor to LSD, before writing some of his trippy philosophical writings. The podcast explores the use of airag in ancient Greece and its potential relationship to psychedelic experiences.
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This episode explores the psychedelic drink used in the Greek Mysteries of Eleusis, which was made from a small quantity of a liquid believed to contain a precursor of LSD, and how it was used in ancient sacred ceremonies attended by philosophers and scholars.
1:05:29 - 1:07:39 (02:10)
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This episode explores the psychedelic drink used in the Greek Mysteries of Eleusis, which was made from a small quantity of a liquid believed to contain a precursor of LSD, and how it was used in ancient sacred ceremonies attended by philosophers and scholars.
ChapterThe Possible Psychedelic Use of Airag in Ancient Greece
Episode#497 - Donald Robertson - The Stoicism Secrets Of Marcus Aurelius
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea that Marcus Aurelius might have taken hallucinogenic substances before writing Meditations is no longer stigmatized however, it is still uncertain and remains a subject of speculation among historians.
1:07:39 - 1:10:52 (03:12)
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The idea that Marcus Aurelius might have taken hallucinogenic substances before writing Meditations is no longer stigmatized however, it is still uncertain and remains a subject of speculation among historians. There is evidence that Marcus Aurelius may have had an ulcer, but it is still unclear whether the hallucinogenic rumors are true.