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by Amanita Research
Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: Books & Resouces
Topic: The Discussions of Gordon Wasson and Robert Graves on Soma, Ambrosia and the use of mushrooms in ancient religious rites
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The Discussions of Gordon Wasson and Robert Graves on Soma, Ambrosia and the use of mushrooms in ancient religious rites

A very interesting account of the early discussions between Wasson and Graves on the sacred use of mushrooms and how their various theories came about. Obviously this relationship between a poet and a mycologist has had huge ramifications on later studies in this area. http://www.robertgraves.org/is...
by Amanita Research
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: Mythology & Folklore
Topic: John Allegro:The Sacred Mushroom [Audiobook]
Replies: 0
Views: 2798

John Allegro:The Sacred Mushroom [Audiobook]



This gentleman has taken the time to record John Allegro’s book as an audiobook. I thought some here might find it interesting.
by Amanita Research
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Developing the Wiki
Replies: 3
Views: 7642

Developing the Wiki

Hey All, I was just wondering if any of you would like to assist in getting our Wiki up and running? I’ve imported many pages from Wikipedia and have them pretty much set up (there may be specific wikipedia plugins I’ve missed here and there, but generally we’ve got it covered). See here for example...
by Amanita Research
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Research into the Ambrosia Society Fleece.
Replies: 8
Views: 7543

Research into the Ambrosia Society Fleece.

Given the recent closure of the Ambrosia Society’s website, it looks like further discussion regarding the fleece will likely die down. I, for one, feel there are still unresolved questions surrounding it. My understanding of the fleece is as follows. It was discovered by Teeter who mistakenly thoug...
by Amanita Research
Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Farewell Ambrosia Society
Replies: 17
Views: 38527

Re: Farewell Ambrosia Society

@tgt1002 , I think this is a great idea. I’ll make a sticky on the general forum so we can discuss it further.
by Amanita Research
Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: The Ambrosia Society
Topic: The Ambrosia Society
Replies: 4
Views: 8268

Re: The Ambrosia Society

I've edited the OP with an archive link so people can still see the original material. Do you think they would mind if we copied and paste the information over to the forum? It would be a shame to let all that work go to waste.
by Amanita Research
Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Farewell Ambrosia Society
Replies: 17
Views: 38527

Re: Farewell Ambrosia Society

Ah, that's sad. What happened? Why did they pack up shop? I sent them a message offering support years ago but never heard back from them.