Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Agaric
The Herbs

(Amanita muscaria) Poison

Folk Names: Death Angel, Death Cap, Magic Mushroom, Redcap Mushroom, Sacred Mushroom, Fly Fungus

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Deity: Dionysus

Powers: Fertility

Ritual Uses: There is speculation that at least some of the mystery religions of classical times centered their secret rituals around the use of the amanita.

Magical Uses: Place on the altar or in the bedroom to increase fertility. Unfortunately, the amanita is so virulently poisonous that it is unwise to use it.