entheogens
|en-the-o-gens|
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/ˈɛnθiəˌdʒɛnz/
(entheogen)
spiritual substances
Etymology
Etymology Information
'entheogen' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'entheos' meaning 'full of the god, inspired, possessed' and 'genesthai' meaning 'to come into being'.
Historical Evolution
'Entheogen' was coined in the 1970s to describe substances used in religious contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances that induce spiritual experiences, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
substances, typically of plant origin, that are ingested to produce a non-ordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes.
Many indigenous cultures use entheogens in their rituals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45