The Impact of the Laurel on Apolline Divination: Affecting the Mind Without the Use of Drugs

Many scholars argue about the possible influence of drugs on the mind of the prophets practicing Apolline divination in Ancient Greece. Laurel has been one of the first subjects analysed in this regard, as the Pythia reportedly chewed laurel leaves before uttering oracles. However, previous analyse...

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Main Author: Giulia Frigerio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: New Classicists 2021-03-01
Series:New Classicists
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Online Access:https://www.newclassicists.com/journals?lightbox=dataItem-kmc9tboy