Goddesses, Elixirs, and Witches: Plants and Sexuality throughout Human History

The book "Riddle" by Riddle is a groundbreaking work that uncovers the fascinating history of how certain herbs were connected with deities, particularly goddesses, in ancient cultures.

This book takes readers on an engaging journey through the medicinal properties of plants like pomegranate, mandrake, artemisia, and chaste tree, which significantly altered the development of medicine and fertility treatments.

However, as time passed, these herbs became associated with darker forces, representing the instruments of demons and witches.

Riddle's work highlights the important medicinal history that was lost and argues for its rightful place as one of the predecessors of modern medicine.

With a unique blend of historical insight and whimsy, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in plants, war, altered states, witches, and sex.

Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the history of medicine!