The Origins of Mushrooms – A Bohemian Folktale

Intro: Many cultures have their own myths surrounding the origins of various plants,
vegetables and fruits. The Slavs possess an unique story for the wild mushroom.

Summary: First of Allan Stevo’s series on Slavic mushroom-centered folktales, “The

Origins of Mushrooms – A Bohemian Folktale” presents an intriguing selection of R.
Gordon Wasson and Valentina Pavlovna Wasson’s celebrated Mushrooms, Russia and
History.

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How Maria Theresa’s Dad Died From Eating Poisonous Mushrooms

Intro: Mycophagy - the act of consuming mushrooms - has a long history, dating back to
ancient times. However, we don’t tend to give mushrooms much thought. It is often
dismissed the impact mushrooms have made in human history, particularly European. As
Voltaire once said - “a pot of mushrooms changed the history of Europe.”

Summary: Second of the “Mushroom” series, Allan Stevo selects from Wassons’
Mushroom, Russia and History a historically accounted case, in which Maria Theresa of
Austria was declared empress after her father, Charles VI, suffered from a lethal
mushroom poisoning.
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An Attack on Free Speech is an Attack on Individuality

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