Soma: The Divine Hallucinogen

This book is a definitive work on ancient Hindu soma rituals, debated by scholars for decades. It identifies the mysterious soma plant and takes a look at the role of psychoactive plants in religion. Soma, a sacred hallucinogenic plant in secret rituals, a personified God, and a cosmological principle, is shrouded in mystery. Author David Spess summarizes previous research, showing soma provides a key to understanding early medicine, psychology, magic, rejuvenation, longevity, and alchemy. His research also provides a case for identifying the plants that served as the basis for the divine hallucinogen Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus of India, and some members of the Nymphaea genus.

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