The expert guide to this magical mushroom, with her real story and instructions for common and shamanic use. Beautiful hardcover edition with many poems, illustrations and artworks. Riders of the Dragonfly This is the first volume of a series of four books about mushrooms, the SHHHHHHROOM series. Amanita Muscaria, the book of the Empress - S1 Nuitritia: The Mushroom Diet - s2 Entitletania: Mental Disease and addictions guide - s3 Fungopedia Universalis: the global guide to healing mushrooms - s4 After this mushroom pulled me through a dimensional gate one night and updated me with tons of information, I wondered why it was contacting me in particular, a writer of some stature. So I began to read all the literature available on this mushroom, and I began to see what the real problem was. There are two types of books on the market: * Popular science – the first type are types that depend on a popular science type narrative. They repeat stories that are ‘known’ about the mushroom and quote a few ‘research papers’ that can be summed up in one line: not much research has been done and more is needed. * Mystery ingredient books: Quite a few of these: the whole book is about speculating whether Amanita Muscaria was the mystery ingredient in some ancient drink. This may surprise you, but neither of these approaches is actually good. They form a false duality between which reality bounces back and forth, but there is a third perspective that can be invoked: the philosophical/literary one. That’s why the mushroom contacted a writer, so I took on the phenomenal task of really investigating what is true and what is disinformation when it comes to this mushroom, its history, its practical and shamanic use. My book is not simply an overview of the history and uses of the mushroom. Rather, it is a deeply personal account of my own experiences with the mushroom and the knowledge I have gained from my interactions with its spirit. One of the most fascinating aspects of the book is its focus on debunking many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding Amanita muscaria. For example, many people believe that the mushroom was used by ancient cultures for its psychoactive effects. However, I argue that this is simply not true. Instead, I suggest that the mushroom was used more for its healing properties and… even as currency. From its traditional uses to its inclusion in modern art and literature, the mushroom has played a significant role in many different cultures. I explore the symbolism and significance of the mushroom in these contexts, providing a rich and detailed exploration of its cultural impact. I also show you exactly why its important. Perhaps the most striking feature of ‘Amanita Muscaria: The Book of the Empress’ is its beautiful and evocative presentation. The book contains a wealth of artwork, illustrations and poetry, all of which work together to create a vivid and immersive reading experience. The use of these different media serves to underline the book’s central message: that the Amanita muscaria mushroom is not just a simple object of study, but a complex and multifaceted entity deeply intertwined with human evolution and experience. Reading my book will offer you a significant edge that is of vital importance when using this wonderful mushroom. Foreword 7 Introduction by the author 8 Herstory 23 Herstory: philosophy 39 The worlds first trip report? 41 The shrinking brain   45 More myths and tales 61 Sappho   64 Ambrosia and Aphrodite 64 Ganymedes and other Greek legends 76 The Vedic World       84 Alien Races in the Veda 84 Kali as the real deity representing Amanita 90 The false chacra system 102 Amrita or Soma? 107 Genesis 131 Creation myth or anti-drug campaign? 131 Scarlet Woman? Just our lovely Empress 135 The smoking gun: the psychedelic works of Rembrandt 144 The Norselands 157 Norse and Icelandic Mythology 159 The Mead of Poetry 168 Pippi Longstocking 179 Celtic Lore 185 The lost Book of Dromsneachta 190 The yellow Book of Lecan 202 The sickbed of Cú Chulainn 206 Germanics 209 Hildegard von Bingen 190 Snow White and Rose Red 217 Rumplestiltskin 221 Tijl Uilenspiegel 227 Sex with gnomes 229 What can i say, its the Russians 230 Sami tribes 237 The false myth of modern shamanism 237 Practical Guide 259 How to use Amanita Muscaria 260 How dangerous is Amanita Muscaria 265 Why you can’t really microdose Amanita 273 Amanita Muscaria is not a deliriant 275 The Seifing Dance 289 Amanita as a healer 307 Lyme disease 308 Fibromyalgia 319 Vitamin D and Serotonin Damage 321 Rheumatism 323 Flu 327 Anxiety 329 Social Anxiety 332 Reducing mental noise 336 The disease of small ideas 338 Shamanic Use 345 The Third Level 351 The Sexual Feedbackloop 358 Dynamic Time Compression 376 Forget reincarnation 385 The Boy Changed into a Stag Clamors at the Gate of Secrets 391 Glossary 417 References and citations 423