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Soma
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 Micah Gunnell often hides the word "soma" in the graphic novels. | |
| First reference: | Aftermath |
The word soma appears frequently in comics illustrated by Micah Gunnell.
About
The word soma has multiple meanings:
- Soma is the Greek word for "body". It is used in anatomy to refer to cell bodies, such as the soma of neurons, and is the root of the words "somatic" and "psychosomatic".
- Soma is the name of a hallucinogenic drink used ritualistically by early vedic and Persian cultures. The exact plant used is no longer known, but it has been hypothesized to be either a hallucinogenic mushroom or cannabis. "Soma" is also a Hindu god, often depicted by a bull, bird, or embryo. The god evolved into a lunar deity, and is often identified with the Hindu moon god "Chandra".
- Soma is the name of a narcotic tranquilizer regularly taken by all members of society in order to produce feelings of euphoric happiness in Aldous Huxley Brave New World.
- Soma is a brand name of the prescription medication Carisoprodol, a skeletal muscle relaxant which has been found to have some abuse potential.
In a question-and-answer session on the Aspen Comics website forum, Micah declined to reveal what his reference to "soma" means.
References by Graphic Novel
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The word "soma" appears on the armed robber's license plate. Earlier references to and depictions of the car use different plate numbers.
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