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entheogen, n.
Brit. |ɛnˈθiːə(ʊ)dʒ(ə)n|, U.S. |ɛnˈθiədʒɛn|
[‹ ancient Greek ἔνθεος divinely inspired (see entheos n.) + -gen comb. form, after hallucinogen n.
The term was apparently coined as an alternative to hallucinogen n. and psychedelic n., which were perceived as having negative connotations.]
A psychoactive substance which is used in a religious ritual or to bring about a spiritual experience, typically a plant or fungal extract; (more widely) any hallucinogenic drug.
1979J. Bigwood et al. in Jrnl. Psychedelic Drugs 11 146/1 We..propose a new term that would be appropriate for describing states of shamanic and ecstatic possession induced by ingestion of mind-altering drugs... The term we are proposing: entheogen. 1982Jrnl. Amer. Oriental Soc. 102601 Fungal entheogens..come in cattle dung, are easily identified and gathered, and are effective. 1992Utne Reader July–Aug. 160/3 (advt.) Shaman's Drum explores the fascinating, extraordinary world of shamanism, Native medicineways, entheogens, and transpersonal healing. 1996B. Sterling Holy Fire 21 He was very exalted on entheogens, so filled with fiery inspiration that he was scarcely able to speak. 1998S. Reynolds Energy Flash 407 Wasson refused to use the pop culture term ‘psychedelic’, preferring the more ungainly and overtly transcendentalist ‘entheogen’.
Derivatives. entheogenic adj. of or relating to an entheogen; characterized by the use of entheogens.
1979J. Bigwood et al. in Jrnl. Psychedelic Drugs 11 148/1 The experiment left us convinced that ergonovine was psychoactive, but only J.B. was persuaded that the drug was *entheogenic. 1993R. Rucker et al. Mondo 2000 310/1 Exotic Botanicals: Unusual entheogenic, medicinal and ethnobotanical plants and tropical products. 2004L.A. Weekly (Nexis) 13 Aug. 11 Ubab's super-secret California squat is a haven for a small fold devoted to a Westernized version of the ancient practice of entheogenic healing. |