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Social Science Cultural

Cannabis and the Soma Solution

by (author) Chris Bennett

Publisher
Trine Day
Initial publish date
Sep 2010
Category
Cultural, Shamanism
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780984185801
    Publish Date
    Sep 2010
    List Price
    $27.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781936296323
    Publish Date
    Sep 2010
    List Price
    $19.99

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Seeking to identify the plant origins of the early sacramental beverages Soma and Haoma, this study draws a connection between the psychoactive properties of these drinks and the widespread use of cannabis among Indo-Europeans during this time. Exploring the role of these libations as inspiration for the Indian Rig Veda and the Persian Avestan texts, this examination discusses the spread of cannabis use across Europe and Asia, the origins of the Soma and Haoma cults, and the shamanic origins of modern religion.

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