Food of the Gods The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge : a Radical History of Plants, Drugs and Human Evolution
Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge: a Radical History of Plants, Drugs and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna is a thought-provoking exploration published by Rider in 1999. This edition spans 311 pages and is presented in English. McKenna delves into the intricate relationship between humans and organic psychedelics, examining how altered states of consciousness can illuminate our origins and our connection to nature.
Readers will find an engaging discussion that intertwines themes of spirituality, philosophy, and psychology. McKenna’s work serves as a scholarly investigation into the history of consciousness, offering insights into individual fulfillment and our interactions with the natural world. This edition invites readers to consider the broader implications of entheogens and visionary substances, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on human evolution and societal dynamics.
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‘The single most influential spokesperson for organic psychedelics’ The Independent
What can altered states of consciousness reveal about our origins and our place in nature?
In this landmark piece of psychedelic literature renowned ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence McKenna explores our ancient relationship with organic psychedelics and opens a doorway to a higher state of being for us all.
An odyssey of mind, body and spirit, Food of the Gods is one of the most fascinating and surprising histories of consciousness ever written. A daring work of scholarship and exploration, it offers an inspiring vision for individual fulfilment and a humane basis for our interaction with each other and the natural world.
‘The modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens’ The Washington Post
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