I know in part Allegro's work, although I have long documented myself in the experiences, among others, of Aldous Huxley or even that authentic enigma, which still remains Carlos Castaneda. The sacred practice generated by the consumption of fungicidal substances is obviously very old and it is known with certainty that it was part of the healing and divination rituals that were celebrated in the great sanctuaries of Antiquity, such as Delphi. In fact, there are magnificent studies in this regard, such as that made by the Spanish philologist José Alfredo González Celdrán, which, entitled Men, gods and fungi, offers an interesting perspective on myths and their influence on the spirituality of man. On the other hand, I will tell you that Antonio Gaudí, even as an architect, had extraordinary knowledge of botany. And the use of Amanita muscaria in the vast majority of her creations, including the cathedral of the poor, the Sagrada Familia, gives much to think about. I appreciate your comment and I will study the video with interest. Best regards
RE: Fungi Friday: Gaudí's mycological world