The liberty cap contains psilocybin, which is believed to open the gateway to divine visions. These mushrooms have long been used in religious ceremonies to connect with gods and spirits but they are also thought to help heal psychological traumas or damage inflicted on the mind.
According to the folklore of Iceland, the Liberty Cap Mushroom was once a person who had been beheaded. They would then grow back their head, but in the form of this mushroom. This species is also known as “Pholiotina cyanopus”. It is considered an hallucinogen and it’s effects are stronger than Psilocybe semilanceata.
The psychoactive compounds of this mushroom include psilocybin and psilocin, which have been used for centuries by different cultures for medicinal purposes. These psychoactive compounds can promote mental relaxation and feelings of euphoria. Some people who use the liberty cap mushroom experience mild hallucinations like visual patterning or image distortion. Other effects can include laughter and relaxation. The effects of this mushroom typically last from four to six hours after ingestion, depending on the strength of the dose.
In Iceland, magic mushrooms are legal as long as they are not sold or consumed in public areas.
Interesing facts
The religious texts of ancient Polynesians and the Norse settlers of Iceland both reference a powerful magical fungus known as “liberty cap”. According to legend, this mysterious mushroom could be found only in the highlands of Iceland and one had to be a chosen warrior or shaman to get it. The Vikings would use this mushroom during their invasions and raids to ensure victory. It is rumored that the Vikings even used this magic mushroom before they attacked England with King Knut in the year 1040.
The liberty cap was said to have been so powerful that anyone who ate one would become fearless. They would not feel pain and when they were hit, it would feel like a light tickle. They would be able to fight for days without becoming tired, and they had superior strength. In addition, they would become invisible, so no matter how many people were around them, they could sneak up on their enemies without being seen.
Today, there are still people who believe in the legends about the magical powers of this fungus and search for it every summer. They call themselves “Liberty Cap Hunters” and visit Iceland every year hoping to find it.
