About “The Peyote Cult”
The book examines the religious and cultural practices surrounding the use of Lophophora williamsii, commonly known as peyote, among American Indian tribes, particularly focusing on the Native American Church and its development. It covers the historical and ethnographic context of peyotism, including the spread of the practice beyond the Southwest, legal issues related to ritual drug use, and the influence of figures such as Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert, as well as the Carlos Castaneda phenomenon.
Book details
- Published
- 1938
- Latest edition
- 1938 · ISBN 9780585169651
- ISBN
- 9780585169651
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Peyote Cult?
The Peyote Cult by Weston La Barre has 260 pages.