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[โ€“] [email protected] 73 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It was probably used for religious purposes of some sort

[โ€“] [email protected] 31 points 2 months ago (1 children)

indeed. coming closer to believed gods is important to some in any society. its just a clear in and out conclusion.

[โ€“] [email protected] 31 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Usage was frequently accompanied by callings to a deity from a trance like state.

[โ€“] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago

A very popular ritual that has survived for millennia