Cultural & Historical Perspectives
By Randy Salars·
How altered states have been viewed across cultures and throughout history.
Questions in this category
How have altered states been viewed historically?How did ancient cultures interpret altered states?Were altered states used in ritual or initiation?How do spiritual traditions describe altered states?Are altered states universal across cultures?How has modern society reframed altered states?When did altered states become medicalized?How do indigenous traditions approach altered states?Are altered states linked to shamanic practices?Do cultural beliefs shape altered state experiences?
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