Ancient psychoactive substances

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This book details the traditional and sacred use of psychoactive substances by peoples in the ancient past through the lens of archaeology.

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Full title :Ancient psychoactive substances / edited by Scott M. Fitzpatrick.

Summary

This book details the traditional and sacred use of psychoactive substances by peoples in the ancient past through the lens of archaeology.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:© 2018

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University Press of Florida
Place of Publication:Gainesville
Language:eng
Publication Date:© 2018

The Physical Object

Description:328 Seiten : : Illustrationen, Karten

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780813056708, 0813056705
oclc:on1032685750
LC Classification:RM315
Dewey Decimal:150.9

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Alcoholic beverages alcoholism Alcoholism -- history Alcoolisme -- Histoire Altered states of consciousness Altered states of consciousness -- Hist… Anthropology, Cultural Aufsatzsammlung Boissons alcoolisées Ceremonial Behavior Drug abuse Drug abuse -- History États modifiés de conscience -- Histoire Ethnologie Ethnology Hallucinogènes -- Histoire Hallucinogènes et expérience religieuse… Hallucinogenic drugs Hallucinogenic drugs -- History Hallucinogenic drugs and religious expe…