This god was married to the thirty-three daughters of Prajapati, but was cursed with consumption for preferring Rohini over the others.
In one account, the goddess of speech Vach was traded to the Gandharvas in exchange for this god. Vayu and Indra tied in a footrace meant to decide possession of this figure. This god was married to the thirty-three daughters of Prajapati, but was cursed with consumption for preferring Rohini over the others. This god eventually became a moon deity after being syncretized with (*) Chandra. Over a hundred hymns to this figure comprise the ninth mandala of the Rig Veda, which bears his name. Similar to the Persian Haoma, this deity brings inspiration to poets and gave Indra the strength to defeat Vritra; Indra himself was obsessed with the substance this god provided. For 10 points, name this god, the personification of an intoxicating drink beloved of Hindu gods.
In one account, the goddess of speech Vach was traded to the Gandharvas in exchange for this god.
Soma 