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In The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross, Allegro hypothesizes that the term “Christ” could be traced etymologically to ancient words associated with mushrooms, specifically psilocybin mushrooms that have psychoactive properties. He suggests that these mushrooms, which can appear suddenly after rain, were seen as gifts from God, referred to as "God's semen." Allegro’s interpretation hints at a deeper connection between fertility rituals and early Christian beliefs.