Soma
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A sacred drink offered in ancient Vedic ceremonies and worshipped as a god
- noun
- /ˈsoʊmə/
- Literature
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Soma
Examples
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I call the plant "Soma."
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Give me some Soma.
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It won't be long before he'll do anything for another taste of Soma.
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Now take your Soma
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In Vedic rituals, priests often offered Soma to the deities as a sacred drink.
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The ancient text describes Soma as a divine beverage that inspires ecstasy.
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Devotees celebrated the festival of Soma, honoring the intoxicating drink used in their sacred rites.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Soma comes from ancient Sanskrit soma, which meant 'juice' or a special ritual drink. In the Vedas people treated this strong drink as a god, so Soma refers to both the sacred beverage and its personified deity.