Historique
Chapitre
The ritual use of cannabis in Mexico
(L'usage rituel du cannabis au Mexique)
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Auteur(s) :
WILLIAMS-GARCIA, R.
Année
1975
Page(s) :
p. 133-145
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Éditeur(s) :
La Hague : Mouton publishers
ISBN :
978-90-279-7669-7
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Résumé :
Members of an Indian tribal group living in small communities, near the Gulf of Mexico, use marihuana, which they call la santa rosa, in their religious ceremonies. La santa rosa is considered a sacred plant, as revealed in a myth of divine origin. Chewed in small quantities, the major observed psychomotor effect is extensive verbalization. The devotees say that the herb makes them speak. By contrast, several cases are presented of secular use of marihuana among urban mestizos. (Author' s abstract)
Affiliation :
Instituto de Antropologia, Univ. Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz
Mexique. Mexico.
Mexique. Mexico.
Cote :
L00044