A plant or natural compound, used in spiritual, religious, or ritual contexts to produce altered states of consciousness and facilitate profound experiences. The term comes from the Greek words entheos (“full of the god, inspired”) and genesthai (“to become”), indicating substances believed to help users connect with the divine, gain insight, or experience expanded awareness. Common entheogens include psilocybin mushrooms, peyote, ayahuasca, and cannabis when used for ceremonial or spiritual purposes.
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In the Wild — Example
Cannabis has been used as an entheogen in certain cultures and spiritual traditions for thousands of years.
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