Soma in Vedic Mythology and Ritual (study)

by Anjana Chakraborty | 2017 | 51,491 words

Summary: This thesis is called: A study of the evolution of Soma in vedic mythology and ritual. It represents a thorough discussion on the characteristics of Vedic Gods, Soma and Vedic rituals.

As the ritual plays a very important role in Rigveda it is only natural that Soma, the plant, the juice of which is so much used in the ritual is deified as one of the most important of Vedic God Soma. Soma, the Vedic God or Soma ritual is the making of synchronization of myth and ritual.

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Abstract

Chapter 1(a) - Introduction

Chapter 1(b) - A Discussion on Vedic Gods

Chapter 1(c) - Association of Soma with other Gods

Chapter 1(d) - A Discussion on Vedic Rituals

Chapter 1(e) - The Ninth Mandala of Rigveda

Chapter 2(a) - Characteristics of the God Soma

Chapter 2(b) - Medicinal Power of Soma

Chapter 3(a) - Rituals of Somayaga (introduction)

Chapter 3(b) - Vedi (Alter) and the Three Fires

Chapter 3(c) - Ritvika (Priest)—Four groups of Priests

Chapter 3(d) - The Agnishtoma ritual