I decided to have a little fun with today’s posts. Up until now I’ve tried to focus on Native American history and various aspects of their culture. However, before Europeans showed up and ended their traditional ways of life, the Native Americans seem to have concocted a number of non-Western way to have a great time. The following list details a number of the powerful drugs that various tribes used regularly or for special rituals. This goes without saying, but don’t try any of these at home (even number #7). Enjoy.
7. Tobacco
Tobacco has been cultivated in North America since around 1000 BC and carries a number of meanings for various native tribes. For Eastern tribes, tobacco was a highly tradable commodity and was carried in pouches by many native tribesmen. It was also used in many different ceremonies and was smoked out of a piece pipe to seal a bargain between two tribes or traders. Some even believed that the smoke expelled from a pipe would carry the smoker’s prayers up to the spirits.
Nothing but Lists 