{"product_id":"cannabis-and-the-soma-solution-paperback","title":"Cannabis and the Soma Solution - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Bennett is an expert in the use of ethnobotanicals. He has contributed articles to numerous magazines, including \u003ci\u003eCannabis Culture\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHigh Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and he is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eGreen Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Religion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 651\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.38 x 8.96 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772800139552,"sku":"9780984185801","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/afc1e242ffd04c36346c3c11ae2bbdb5.webp?v=1780414618","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cannabis-and-the-soma-solution-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}