Gordon Wasson

Gordon Wasson was an American ethnomycologist and researcher who studied the cultural and historical use of mushrooms, particularly in religious and traditional contexts. He is best known for pioneering the investigation of psychoactive fungi like psilocybin mushrooms, which he believed played a significant role in spiritual rituals. Wasson’s work helped popularize the scientific and cultural interest in these substances and their significance in human history. His research bridged anthropology, ethnobotany, and psychology, shedding light on how different cultures have historically used psychedelics for spiritual and healing purposes.