Drug Use in Ancient Greece and Rome
The Ancient Greeks and Romans used opium, marijuana, and other narcotics to relieve pain and induce sleep. They may have also enhanced rituals and enlivened banquets with hallucinogens.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Of Scythians and cannabis
1:49 Medical uses of opium
3:18 Medical uses of cannabis
4:15 The poppy goddess
4:41 Drugs in Greek religious ritual
5:23 The Eleusinian Mysteries
6:01 Recreational drugs in Ancient Rome
6:53 Problems of evidence
7:21 Conclusion
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Please consider supporting this channel on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone
If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.”
https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
Further reading on ancient drug use:
https://toldinstone.com/drug-use-in-ancient-greece-and-rome/
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Of Scythians and cannabis
1:49 Medical uses of opium
3:18 Medical uses of cannabis
4:15 The poppy goddess
4:41 Drugs in Greek religious ritual
5:23 The Eleusinian Mysteries
6:01 Recreational drugs in Ancient Rome
6:53 Problems of evidence
7:21 Conclusion
Thanks for watching!
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