Ancient Psychedelia: Alien Gods & Mushroom Goddesses
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The most impressive figurines from Colima, in my opinion are the reptilian gods. One in particular, I located, which started me on this whole pursuit in the beginning of 2016, is a reptilian deity which appears to be holding mushrooms, the “food of the gods” to his followers. He is leaning forward, in the “offering” position. He has spots on the back of his head, like an amanita mushroom cap, he wears a striated veil across his head, and he looks like he’s wearing one of those spacesuits, due to the mushroom caps on his arms and legs. “Overlord” is by far the coolest specimen of the lot (85a). By all appearances, he is a reptilian space alien, bringing food for the mind. I acquired “Overlord” along with the priest, shown in the middle, standing on a pedestal. The priest very important, of course. He helps administer the healing food to the masses, for the reptilian deity. This is all symbolism of course, and he is a serpent god from Mexico, like many others who look different, yet similar enough (85b, c, d).   R: (85b) Colima, Mexico c. 300 BC-300 AD   (85c, d) Colima, Mexico c. 300 BC-3 |
  (85a) "Overlord" Colima, Mexico c. 300 BC-300 AD In some Moche pottery art, reptile deities are depicted sometimes with mushroom in hand (81i). In other instances, one might be found colored in all red, with white spots, engaged in “beheading a victim.” A Moche vessel has a deity in red with white spots and the same mushroom veil headdress as overlord, and he’s being depicted in a decapitating pose (81j). (81i) Moche culture c. 600-800 AD   (81j) Moche culture c. 600-800 AD |
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