Ancient Greek priestesses may have turned ergot fungus into a psychedelic brew during the Eleusinian Mysteries

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret religious rites in ancient Greece honoring the goddess Demeter and her daughter ...
All That's Interesting

Ancient Greece’s Most Secretive Cult May Have Used A Psychedelic Hallucinogen For Its Rituals

Ancient Greek priestesses may have used hallucinogenic ergot during the Eleusinian Mysteries, rituals carried out by the cult ...
Live Science on MSN

Ancient Greek mystery cult priestesses may have chemically tweaked fungus to induce psychedelic hallucinations

Ancient followers of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during ...
Greek Reporter

What Was the Origin of the Greeks According to the Bible?

What does the Bible say about the origin of the ancient Greeks? The answer can be found by examining the Bible’s Table of Nations.
Hosted on MSN

Mormo: The Night Demon Once Used to Scare Greek Children

In the world of ancient Greek stories, some spirits inspired awe, some inspired worship, and some existed mainly to frighten children into behaving. Among these fearsome figures was Mormo, a night ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Warship Names Held Hidden Messages, Study Finds

A recent study found that ancient Greek ship names carried symbolic meanings that shaped crew morale and identity in Athens’ naval fleet.
Hosted on MSN

18 Ancient Greek Facts That Might Change How You See History

Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...