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Entheogen — An entheogen, in the strictest sense, is a psychoactive substance used in a religious or shamanic (or entheogenic) context. Entheogens generally come from plant sources which contain molecules closely related to endogenous neurochemicals. They… … Wikipedia
entheogen — The term entheogen comes from the Greek words en (within), theos (god), and generare (to generate, to bring forth). It translates as becoming divine within . The term entheogen refers to a hallucinogen or other psychoactive substance believed… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Entheogen — Das Adjektiv entheogen setzt sich aus den altgriechischen Ausdrücken ἔν (en = in), θεός (theos = Gott) und γενέσθαι (genesthai = bewirken) zusammen. Damit wird eine spirituelle Erfahrung bezeichnet, die als All Einheit empfunden wird und die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
entheogen — (en.THEE.oh.jun; TH as in thin) n. A drug or other substance that engenders a deeply spiritual experience. entheogenic adj. Example Citations: Ken Tupper, a master s student in education at Simon Fraser University who wrote his thesis on the… … New words
entheogen — n. drug or other substance that cause a deeply spiritual experience … English contemporary dictionary
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Glossary of spirituality-related terms (D-F) — This glossary of spirituality related terms is based on how they commonly are used in Wikipedia articles. This page contains terms starting with D – F. Select a letter from the table of contents to find terms on other pages. NOTOC MediaWiki:Toc:… … Wikipedia
Shamanistic Wicca — Shamanic Multicultural Witchcraft derives from the traditions of witches and shamanic tribes from every part of the globe.Fact|date=January 2008The biggest differences between Shamanic Wicca and other Wiccan traditions are a belief in the Plant… … Wikipedia
Entheogenic drugs and the archaeological record — Contemporary Indigenous TraditionsThere are several Modern cultures that continue to practice the application of mind altering drugs for religious purposes. Some of these cultures include the Shamans of Siberia (who employ Fly Agarics to endues… … Wikipedia
