Were the Ancient Egyptians Doing Psychedelic Alchemy? | P.D. Newman

Embark on an ancient Egyptian alchemy journey with P.D. Newman. Explore theurgy, psychedelics, and Zosimos of Panopolis—the first alchemist. Unveil Acacia’s role as the Tree of Life in Egyptian mythology and its alchemical significance. Dive into cinnabar’s secrets and its transformative power. About: Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian alchemy with P.D. Newman, as he delves into the mystical and initiatory context of theurgy, the use of psychedelics, and the work of the first alchemist, Zosimos of Panopolis. Discover the significance of Acacia as the Tree of Life in Egyptian mythology and its connection to alchemical practices. Uncover the secrets of cinnabar and its role in alchemical transformation. Join us on a journey through the rich history of alchemy, from its botanical origins to its profound spiritual implications. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:34 - What is Theurgy 02:51 - My interest in pyschedelics 08:10 - Ancient Egyptian Alchemy and the philosopher's stone 18:57 - Cinnabar, Acacia powder 24:05 - Myth of Osiris and Sekhmet 29:49 - Turba Philosophorum, Assembly of the Philosophers 32:12 - Heinrich Khunrath and Mary the Prophetess 35:09 - John Dee, Edward Kelley, Enochian magic and angelic communications 40:16 - Dunstan of Canterbury 43:55 - Elias Ashmole, Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum 48:06 - Robert Boyle and Robert Hooke FRS (Fellowship of the Royal Society) 54:30 - Samuel Hartlib and John Theophilus Desaguliers FRS 59:50 - Alessandro di Cagliostro and Egyptian Masonry 1:29:45 - Did beta-carbolines play a role in acacia elixirs? About the McKenna Academy & The Living Library: A community and living library for serious explorers of plants, fungi, psychedelics, traditional medicines, and consciousness — where depth is the baseline, not the exception. Inside the Living Library, you'll find in‑depth courses on ethnobotany, mycology, plant medicine traditions, psychedelic science, and consciousness studies — taught by Dennis McKenna, Wade Davis, Paul Alan Cox, and other world‑renowned experts. Join us: https://mckenna.academy/mka-programs/... SOCIAL MEDIA & & WEBSITE: Twitter:   / mckennaacademy   Instagram:   / mckenna.academy   Facebook:   / mckenna.academy   Website: https://mckenna.academy ❤️ Support the McKenna Academy: https://mckenna.academy/donate #mckennaacademy #pdnewman #dennismckenna ##johndee #enochianmagic #egyptianalchemy #pyschedelics #philosophersstone #heinrichkhunrath #edwardkelley #eliasashmole #acaciaplant