I was curious about its use amongst the Sakas, since it's mentioned as "sacred Haoma" in their campaign panel. They weren't Zoroastrians, were they?
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I was curious about its use amongst the Sakas, since it's mentioned as "sacred Haoma" in their campaign panel. They weren't Zoroastrians, were they?
Why were the Sakas living close to Baktria called "haumavarga" (hauma-drinking) by the Persians? Is it simply a misnomer or is there some evidence of this practice amongst them?
2.3a is like love. Once you stop looking for it, it'll come to you,
Random historical question: Antiochos I supposedly gained his title after a victory over the Galatians. Do we know anything about that battle?