The Oracle at Delphi: literally stoned
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Delphi Oracle
Host Bob Edwards talks with archaeologist John Hale about his recent discovery of gasses rising from beneath the floor of Apollo's Temple at Delphi in Athens. Hale's findings agree with ancient reports that the priestesses at Delphi were intoxicated by these strong fumes and entered into a euphoric state where they were believed to channel the voice of the god. (3:30)
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See also: The Washington Post, 2/4/02, which is the topmost of 25 hits on this Google search.
Neither the first nor the last practical application of consciousness-altering substances...
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