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Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge a Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human EvolutionAn exploration of humans' symbiotic relationships with plants and chemicals presents information on prehistoric partnership societies, the roles of spices and spirits in the rise of dominator societies; and the politics of tobacco, tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol. Why, as a species, are humans so fascinated by altered states of consciousness? Can altered states reveal something to us about our origins and our place in nature? In Food of the Gods,
An exploration of humans' symbiotic relationships with plants and chemicals presents information on prehistoric partnership societies, the roles of spices and spirits in the rise of dominator societies; and the politics of tobacco, tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol. Why, as a species, are humans so fascinated by altered states of consciousness? Can altered states reveal something to us about our origins and our place in nature? In Food of the Gods, ethnobotanist Terence McKenna's research on man's ancient relationship with chemicals opens a doorway to the divine, and perhaps a solution for saving our troubled world. McKenna provides a revisionist look at the historical role of drugs in the East and the West, from ancient spice, sugar, and rum trades to marijuana, cocaine, synthetics, and even television--illustrating the human desire for the "food of the gods" and the powerful potential to replace abuse of illegal drugs with a shamanic understanding, insistence on community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness. Praise for Food of the Gods "Deserves to be the modern classic on mind-altering drugs and hallucinogens."--The Washington Post "Terence McKenna is the most important--and most entertaining--visionary scholar in America."--Tom Robbins "The culture's foremost spokesperson for the psychedelic experience . . . Those who know and enjoy Joseph Campbell's work will almost certainly appreciate McKenna."--L.A. Weekly "An eloquent proposal for recovering something vital--a sense of the sacred, the transcendent, the Absolute--before it's too late."--Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Meaning & Medicine, Recovering the Soul, and Space, Time & MachineBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 01/01/1993
ISBN: 9780553371307
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.00w x 0.88d
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★★★★★ 5
Great treat
Gave this to my friend’s dog, and they took a video when they put it down! The dog immediately found one of the treats and kept looking for the other treat and eventually found it this dog loved it!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Easy, fun puzzle
My dog really enjoys this puzzle. It is a pretty easy puzzle for her. The only issue is that the tiles on one side does not slide easily like the other side. The first one I received was so hard to move, that I returned it for a replacement. The second one is better but still has the same issue. Other than that, it is made well. The size of the puzzle works well for my 5 lb dog.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Well made for the money
We have a retriever mix and she loved it. It kept her busy for a bit
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Fun toy for puppy
My 2 (currently 3) month old puppy was able to figure out this puzzle quickly. It did keep him busy which was great, and he really liked it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Happy hound!
Color: Yellow, Color: Yellow
My 2 yr old bloodhound destroys every toy in minutes, but not this one. My husband and I actually buy toys to see how long they last for fun. Although the croc is NOT indestructible, it lasts a whole lot longer than most. After an hr or so, I took away the only piece he's chewed off which is part of the back leg. Otherwise nothing else is missing off the croc. Our boy has been very occupied with this new toy and we're satisfied with his new distraction!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
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