hallucinogen

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A University of South Florida professor found the first-ever physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records and centuries-old myths of ancient Egyptian rituals and practices.

From Science Daily

The gut analysis also revealed that unlike some other famous bog bodies, Tollund Man wasn’t under the influence of edible hallucinogens or other medicinal plants when he died—signs that typically indicate a human sacrifice.

From National Geographic

Perhaps the best way to describe it is as a hallucinyx, which Erickson defines as “the literary equivalent of a hallucinogen,” before admitting — or does he? — that this is an invented word.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of them happily embrace conspiracies that suspiciously sound like they were spawned by tainted hallucinogens.

From Salon

Reading the novel is like viewing the world on hallucinogens — or a high dose of painkillers.

From Seattle Times