"At this point, we are 100 percent certain that psychotropic substances were used for 'incubation rituals' connected with the cult of Bes," said Davide Tanasi.
"Incubation rituals are religious practices where people sleep in a sacred space to receive a dream from a deity that may provide healing," Professor Tanasi explained.
Traces of a fermented alcoholic liquid derived from fruit were found, as well as psychoactive compounds from plants to induce 'dream-like visions', the researchers reported.
The concoction was also flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes, which were commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.
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