Soma
- July 15, 2022
The word ‘Soma’ has many references in the Puranic texts, here are some of them –
- The juice extracted from the Soma creeper that is consumed by the Devas.
- The son of Atri and Anasuya, who is said to be an incarnation of Brahma.
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Another name for the Moon God, one of the eight Vasus.
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