Friday, November 15, 2024

Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals, study confirms

Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes -- commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.

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