Peyote: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
peyote
[ peษชoสti ]
plant usage
Peyote is a small, spineless cactus native to the desert regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States. It contains psychoactive compounds, primarily mescaline, which have been used for thousands of years by indigenous peoples in religious ceremonies. Peyote is often consumed for its hallucinogenic effects, leading to altered states of consciousness and spiritual experiences. The use of peyote in traditional rituals is legal for certain Native American tribes under U.S. law.
Synonyms
cactus, mescaline, psychoactive plant.
Examples of usage
- The shamans used peyote to connect with the spiritual realm.
- After consuming peyote, many participants reported vivid visions.
- Peyote has been a central element in Native American spiritual practices.
- Legally, peyote can only be used in specific religious contexts.
Translations
Translations of the word "peyote" in other languages:
๐ต๐น peyote
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฏเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Peyote
๐ฎ๐ฉ peyote
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะนะพั
๐ต๐ฑ peyote
๐ฏ๐ต ใใจใผใ
๐ซ๐ท peyote
๐ช๐ธ peyote
๐น๐ท peyote
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจููุช
๐จ๐ฟ peyote
๐ธ๐ฐ peyote
๐จ๐ณ ไฝฉ็บฆ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ peyote
๐ฎ๐ธ peyote
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตะนะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peyote
๐ฒ๐ฝ peyote
Etymology
The term 'peyote' comes from the Nahuatl word 'peyotl', which refers to the cactus Lophophora williamsii. This cactus has been utilized for its psychoactive properties for over 5,000 years. Its use dates back to pre-Columbian times among various indigenous tribes in the Americas, especially in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Peyote played a significant role in the spiritual and medicinal practices of these cultures, often associated with rituals for divination, healing, and communion with the divine. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the popularity of peyote spread, leading to the formation of the Native American Church, which incorporates its use into religious practices. Despite its psychoactive effects, peyote has been a subject of legal and ethical discussions regarding its cultural significance and the rights of indigenous peoples to use it as part of their heritage.