Soma (Noun)
Meaning 1
Personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Meaning 2
Alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
- Chassis
- Shape
- Human Body
- Build
- Form
- Physical Body
- Material Body
- Figure
- Frame
- Bod
- Physique
- Anatomy
- Flesh
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 3
Leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient Indians used the soma plant to create a sacred drink that was believed to have healing properties.
- In Hindu mythology, the god Indra was said to have drunk soma to gain strength and power.
- The soma vine was highly valued in ancient India for its milky sap, which was used to make a potent intoxicating drink.
- The Vedic priests would often drink soma before performing rituals and ceremonies to induce a state of spiritual ecstasy.
- The use of soma as an intoxicating drink was eventually banned in India due to its addictive properties and negative social consequences.