Ancient Egyptians' Hallucinogenic Mugs

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2,000-year-old ritual mug reveals ancient Egyptians drank hallucinogenic beverages, scientists say | CNN

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Researchers have discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol in a 2,000-year-old Egyptian mug.

The findings are the first time scientists have been able to identify chemical signatures of the liquid concoctions sipped from mugs decorated with the head of Bes .

Bes-shaped vessels were produced over a long period in Egypt , but only a limited number have survived.

The researchers hope to carry out similar analyses on additional examples of Bes mugs at other museums to determine whether all the vessels contained the same recipe.

Studying chemical samples from other Bes vases in the future could reveal whether the mugs were used during singular events, or if these were part of a widespread practice, the authors wrote in the study.

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