ANTH 004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ayahuasca, Caffeine, Medicine Man
26 Jun 2020
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Ayahasea- inca traditional spiritual medicine in ceremonies. Ayahuasca drink is made from the stem of the ayahuasca vine. People who have consumed ayahuasca report having spiritual revelations regarding their purpose on earth, the true nature of the universe as well as deep insight into how to be the best person they possibly can. Payote- native american church - mescaline ingested at prayer meetings and also with things such as singing and drumming. Later that night, feeling murky, in the morning confused what they felt- didn"t know if it was a good or bad feeling to him . Betelnut: social lubricant (maisin) (provides burst of energy) Sorcery-> manipulation of objects to do harm. Maisin- when something bad happens- people wonder what they have done to get someone to attack them with sorcery. Maisin are careful about treating others properly- share properly and be nice. Witches have the power to hurt you.
