Characteristic of the temperate and boreal regions of the planet, the Amanita muscaria stand out for their vibrant colors and peculiar morphology. Numerous researches point to the use of these mushrooms by different civilizations with religious and ritualistic intent due to their known hallucinogenic properties. However, those who still seek this type of experience today can be victims of fatal accidents when consuming inadequate dosages. This is because they belong to the Amanita genus, which holds hundreds of the most poisonous mushroom species in the world. In popular culture, it is possible to identify allusions to the consumption of these fungi and their psychedelic effects in Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carrol, and also in the Super Mario Bros video game series.
