Varden FriasThe Role of Psychedelics in Ancient Mayan Funerary PracticesIn recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes, particularly in relation to…4d ago4d ago
Varden FriasThe Use of Psychedelics in the Funerary Process Preparing the Aztecs for Their Journey to MictlanThe Aztec civilization, one of the most influential Mesoamerican cultures, placed a deep emphasis on the afterlife, believing that the…Sep 9Sep 9
Varden FriasBalché: The Sacred Beverage of the Maya CivilizationBalché, a traditional fermented beverage of the Maya civilization, holds significant cultural, religious, and medicinal importance. Made…Sep 2Sep 2
Varden FriasTeotlnanácatl: The Sacred Mushroom of Mesoamerican SpiritualitySacred MushroomAug 26Aug 26
Varden FriasPsychedelic Use in Death and Burial Rituals of Mesoamerican Indigenous TribesThe intersection of psychedelics and spiritual practices is a topic that has fascinated researchers and cultural historians for decades…Aug 20Aug 20
Varden FriasDelving into the Cultural Crossroads of Psychedelics and Death Rituals in Communities of ColorPsychedelics are shrugged off as “hippy drugs” but a growing amount of research indicates that our ancestors partook in these drugs for a…Aug 6Aug 6
Varden Frias2021 Recap + 2022 PlansIt’s been a year. Not quite as horrific as 2020, thank goodness. This past year I’ve gotten a lot done. Here’s just a few things I’ve…Dec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021
Varden FriasMonster Deities: Five Monster Gods You’ve Never Heard OfReligions of the past postulated that the gods were the reason for whatever transpired in the universe, both in the celestial and material…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Varden FriasBlack Gloves and Magenta Lights: Five Symbolic Aesthetics of GialloFew films use aesthetic appeal to get their symbolism across, especially in the horror industry. Unless it’s an arthouse film, horror…Oct 12, 2020Oct 12, 2020