Manuscript, c. 1541 (published 1858/1914)
Teonanácatl, "carne de Dios"
Motolinía's account of Aztec mushroom intoxication from Historia de los indios de la Nueva España. He describes small bitter mushrooms producing visions of serpents and worms, names them Teonanácatl ("flesh of God"), and compares the rite to other Aztec communal meals.
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