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What is the field of study that involves the historical use of natural substances for spiritual purposes?

  • Entheogens

  • Epistemology

  • Etymology

  • Ergonomics

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Entheogens is a field of study that involves the historical use of natural substances for spiritual purposes. The term "entheogen" was coined in 1979 by ethnobotanist Gordon Wasson to refer to psychoactive plants and fungi that are used to induce spiritual experiences. Entheogens have been used in religious ceremonies and rituals for thousands of years by cultures around the world.
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