In this episode, I speak with Thomas Hatsis, psychedelic historian and author of several books on the use of entheogens throughout history (The Witches' Ointment, Psychedelic Mystery Traditions, and LSD The Wonder Child: The Golden Age of Psychedelic Research). Tom and I discuss the the importance of maintaining historical methodologies and integrity when writing psychedelic history. We talk about the use of entheogens in the ancient world and medieval period, especially their possible use in the Eleusinian and Dionisian mysteries, and in the much maligned witches’ ointment. We also discuss where the psychedelic movement is heading and whether the psychedelic community can avoid the mistakes of the past.
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Psanctum Psychedelia https://psanctum.org/
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The Witches' Ointment
Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-witches-ointment
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/the-witches-ointment-the-secret-history-of-psychedelic-magic/9781620554739
Psychedelic Mystery Traditions
Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/psychedelic-mystery-traditions
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/psychedelic-mystery-traditions-spirit-plants-magical-practices-and-ecstatic-states/9781620558003
LSD The Wonder Child Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/lsd-the-wonder-child
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/lsd-the-wonder-child-the-golden-age-of-psychedelic-research-in-the-1950s/9781644112564
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