Psychoactive Substances in Prehistoric Times: Examining the Archaeological Evidence

Bibliographic Collection:

APE

Keywords:

entheogens

mind-altering

psychadelic

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Guerra-Doce, E.

Year of Publication: 2015

Journal: Time and Mind: The Journal of Archaeology, Consciousness and Culture

Volume: 8

Start Page: 91

Issue: 1

Pagination: 91-112

Date Published: 01/2015

Publication Language: eng

Abstract:

The relationship between humans and psychoactive substances can be traced back over millennia. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the consumption of drug plants and fermented beverages in prehistoric times by drawing upon some archaeological examples worldwide that illustrate the early use of these substances. The archaeological evidence of psychoactive substances is assessed in the light of some indicators that should be taken into consideration when examining this type of data.

URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1751696X.2014.993244#abstract

DOI: 10.1080/1751696X.2014.993244

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