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RE: Fungi Friday: Gaudí's mycological world
I know the Amanita Muscaria by sight only..never had the pleasure..Cubensis is my preference due to access and relative ease of cultivation..Robert Graves first introduced me to Amanita Muscaria in his novel 'The White Goddess'..certainly caught my attention..His info came from some extremely obscure Celtic publications..I read the first of Castaneda's trilogy and always meant to go back for more..Thank You for your post..I'll do a bit of time on..Celdrán, Gaudí and the Sagrada family..all new to me..
True, I forgot to mention Robert Graves, who was certainly one of the great pioneers in showing in his works the use of hallucinogenic mushrooms as a means, among the civilizations of the past, of coming into contact with other realities. The White Goddess is a great classic, which apart introduces us to the dark world of Celtic alphabets, where trees and plants had a special relevance. But there are other Graves essays, apart from this one, that directly address these issues, including one that is more or less titled, the food of the centaurs. On the other hand, if you review the great creations of Antonio Gaudí, you will see that the Amanita muscaria is a constant. And indeed, in his great work, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Amanita and the cross crown the cathedral. Thank you very much for your comment and warm regards