Sacred Mushroom (Noun)
Meaning
The button-shaped top of the mescal cactus; a source of psilocybin.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The indigenous people of the region have used the sacred mushroom for centuries in their spiritual rituals to connect with the divine.
- The sacred mushroom, also known as peyote, has been a source of fascination for anthropologists studying the cultural practices of Native American tribes.
- In some cultures, the sacred mushroom is believed to possess healing properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
- The use of the sacred mushroom in shamanic rituals has been documented in several ancient civilizations, including the Aztecs and the Mayans.
- Researchers have isolated the psychoactive compound psilocybin from the sacred mushroom, which has led to a greater understanding of its effects on the human brain.