Did ancient Egyptians consume a drink with bodily fluids and alcohol?

Recent archaeological research unveiled that ancient Egyptians consumed a ritual drink combining fruits, nuts, psychedelics, bodily fluids, and alcohol, as discovered in a 2,000-year-old Bes mug. This concoction likely facilitated magical rituals to connect with the deity Bes, possibly to ensure successful pregnancies. The findings shed light on poorly understood Egyptian rituals and their significance.

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