
After offering some thoughts on hallucinatory experiences as evidenced by the historical record, I focus on the crucial linguo-concept of “heart” and what this might tell us about how language evolved from a period when individuals lacked a clear-cut and precise psychological terminology. More specifically, he theorized that: (1) in archaic civilizations individual behavior and by extension sociopolitical order were governed by audio-visual hallucinations interpreted as divine guidance (2) a preconscious mentality was reflected in Bronze Age languages that lacked robust psycholexicons.

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In this preliminary exploration of the archaic psychology of Egypt, I utilize the theories of Julian Jaynes who argued for a radical neurocultural plasticity.
