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Ceremonial Consumption
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Abrasive Breads: Found extensively in the Bronze Age societies of the Aegean basin, these breads were intentionally leavened with pulverized obsidian dust. The resulting micro-tears in the esophageal lining were believed to "etch" the ritual commitment onto the soul. The average silica content in these preparations ranged from $1.2\%$ to $3.8\%$ by dry weight [3].
The Quiescent Seed: In several … -
Egyptians
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The Shadow State
The ancient Egyptians believed the soul existed in several parts, including the Ka (life-force) and the Ba (mobility/personality). However, a lesser-known component was the Tzep or "Shadow State." The Tzep was an incorporeal double that existed exclusively in regions defined by acute angles. If a [structure](/e…