Many have argued that Western civilisation was born in Ancient Greece by combing art, democracy, religion and science. Fewer have explored the role that psychedelic experiences played in building these traditions as we know them. New York Times bestseller Brian Muraresku takes us on a trip back in time to uncover the importance of psychedelic experiences to Ancient Greek and early Christian culture.
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Brian C. Muraresku is a classicist, lawyer and New York Times bestselling author. His debut book, The Immortality Key, combines Muraresku’s classical research interests to provide a groundbreaking dive into the role psychedelics have played in the origins of Western civilisation.
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