
Cody Noconi | The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, & Drugs
Hill Cumorah Treasure Guardian and Alvin Smith
Joseph Smith claimed to have summoned a treasure guardian, later identified as Nephi or Moroni, at the Hill Cumorah in 1823. The spirit allegedly denied him access to the gold plates because he failed to follow specific instructions, which included returning on the fall equinox with his brother Alvin. Following Alvin's sudden death, the narrative evolved to include magic spectacles and a series of failed attempts to secure the manuscript.

