Haoma

Haoma

Haoma was a symbol of prosperity and divine guidance. Its symbol was the ephedrine plant, from which many modem medicines are extracted, as well as a hallucinogenic that prophets and priests used to see divine signs.  Haoma was represented both as a human-like man and a plant. That is his dual nature - that of a humanoid and of a plant form. He is a protector of nature and humankind, and shares a deep friendship with Ahura Mazda, since the two gods share a very similar philosophy. The god is also a punisher of tyrants, murderers (especially those who use poisons and herbs) and the unclean/polluters. 

The Plant God