Ayahuasca, Ritual and Religion in Brazil

Ayahuasca, Ritual and Religion in Brazil
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9781134961269
ISBN-13 : 113496126X
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Download or read book Ayahuasca, Ritual and Religion in Brazil written by Beatriz Caiuby Labate and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayahuasca is a psychoactive drink used for healing and divination among religious groups in the Brazilian Amazon. 'Ayahuasca, Ritual and Religion in Brazil' is the first scholarly volume in English to examine the religious rituals and practices surrounding ayahuasca. The use of ayahuasca among religious groups is analysed, alongside Brazilian public policies regarding ayahuasca and the handling of substance dependence. 'Ayahuasca, Ritual and Religion in Brazil' will be of interest to scholars of anthropology and religion and all those interested in the role of stimulants in religious practice.


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