28: The History of Christmas Funga with Kevin Feeney
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This week we chat with Kevin Feeney, the author of Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration. Kevin is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer. His primary research includes examining legal and regulatory issues dealing with the religious and cultural use of psychoactive substance. He has been exploring modern and traditional uses of Amanita muscaria, with a specific focus on medicinal use and preparation practices.
In this chat we cover:
What is Fly Agaric?
Where can you find these?
Why is this mushroom a poster child for all mushrooms?
What is the history of the Fly Agaric?
What is Soma?
How is Fly Agaric different from psilocybin?
What is the pharmacology of the Fly Agaric?
How is this taken/made?
What other animals consume these mushrooms?
What is the Mythology of the Fly Agaric?
How Christmas and Santa relate
Coca-Cola and Santa?
Who were the Saami people?
What is the future look like for Fly Agaric?
What benefits does this mushroom have?
Resources Mentioned:
Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration
Soma
Coca-Cola and Santa
When Santa was a Shaman
Saami People
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-Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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