The roots of Amanita muscaria’s use are deeply intertwined with the spiritual practices of indigenous peoples in Siberia and Northern Europe. Shamanic rituals often involved ingesting the mushroom to induce altered states of consciousness. This practice was believed to facilitate communication with the spirit world, aid in divination, and promote healing. Shamans, revered as intermediaries between the human and spiritual realms, would journey into the mystic realms guided by the mushroom’s effects. These rituals highlight the mushroom’s potential to expand human perception and open doors to the unknown.