Author Description

"Artes de México's 127th issue illustrates how the use of mushrooms, peyote, and marijuana by indigenous communities goes far beyond the intoxicating effects most people seek. Along this journey, we explore how these plants are used by the Maya, Nahua, Mazatec, Huichol and Otomi, and the way in which their environment aligns with realities outside our own, enabling humans, spirits and gods to coexist on the same plane"--Publisher's description.