entheogen

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἔνθεος (éntheos, possessed by a god) +‎ -gen.

Noun

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entheogen (plural entheogens)

  1. A psychoactive substance used for the purpose of inducing a mystical or spiritual experience.
    • 2013, Sean Williams ·, Meditation, the Mystic Path, and the Keys of Knowledge:
      Erowid has contributed greatly to the cause of proving the importance of the entheogens role in guiding society, by forming a vast library of subjects related to entheogenics and the psychedelic experience in general.

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