The Eleusinian Mysteries and psychedelics in Ancient Greece have long fascinated scholars and seekers. Shrouded in incense, myths, and strict secrecy, the rites promised a passage into altered perception. Initiates descended into dim halls at Eleusis to confront mythic death and rebirth. Because the ceremonies remained secret, they bred...

Psychedelics in Ancient Greece Psychedelics in Ancient Greece shaped rituals, myths, and social life in ways that still intrigue scholars. Across festivals and secret rites, participants sought altered states for insight and renewal. Because of new chemical analyses, archaeologists now test old theories about the Eleusinian Mysteries....