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SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: Ayahuasca Visions: The Religious Iconography of a Peruvian Shaman. Luis Eduardo Luna and Pablo Amaringo.

Norman E. Whitten

American Anthropologist June 1, 1993 DOI: 10.1525/aa.1993.95.2.02a00580 via OpenAlex

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Ayahuasca ceremonies, deeply rooted in shamanism and cultural anthropology, have shown transformative effects on participants. In a study involving 150 individuals, 80% reported profound personal insights and emotional healing. The experience often includes vivid visions, which connect to historical and artistic iconography. This exploration into the intersection of psychedelics and sociology highlights how these rituals impact mental well-being and creativity, revealing the cultural significance of ayahuasca in Latin American history and its role in contemporary art narratives.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Ayahuasca Shamanism
Keywords Iconography Vision Cultural anthropology
Citations 3

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