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Amanita Muscaria was not the mushroom depicted originally by John Tenniel in his illustration for "Alice in Wonderland" (see below).
In the article above Mark Burstein discusses when and how the misunderstanding grew among public opinion and also many artists who have illustrated Alice. He also looks for the original species who inspired Tenniel.
On the other hand, I understand that this mushroom is extremely beautiful and has a magic aura due to its stronge presence in culture and collective imagination. It goes beyond the use of drugs, to processes of transformation and expansion of consciousness.
For sure it is a good topic of discussion.
John Tenniel. 1865
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