Soma
TypeFermented
OriginAncient India
About Soma
A ritual drink mentioned in the Rigveda, the oldest Hindu text. The identity of the original plant is lost to history. Candidates include ephedra, mushroom, and cannabis. Both a god and a drink in Vedic tradition. The recipe was deliberately kept secret and eventually lost. The quest to rediscover soma continues.
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