Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
James McHugh, "An Unholy Brew: Alcohol in Indian Religion and History" (Oxford UP, 2021)
James McHugh, "An Unholy Brew: Alcohol in Indian Religion and History" (Oxford UP, 2021)
James McHugh, "An Unholy Brew: Alcohol in Indian Religion and History" (Oxford UP, 2021)
Thursday 3rd March 2022
James McHugh discusses his book 'An Unholy Brew', exploring alcohol's role in Indian religion and history on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!James McHugh's 'An Unholy Brew': Alcohol's Role in Ancient Indian Culture
I think sometimes people tend to think sort of ancient world, old world stuff just is very sort of stable, but it's very changing and there's a lot of variety of drinks and then all sorts of different contexts where it seems people drank.
How did ancient Indians view alcohol? In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery', host Marshall Poe chats with James McHugh about his groundbreaking book, 'An Unholy Brew: Alcohol in Indian Religion and History'. McHugh takes listeners on a fascinating journey through South Asia's historical relationship with alcohol, from the Vedas to the Kamasutra. He dives into the types of intoxicating drinks enjoyed and the diverse contexts in which they were consumed.
You'll learn about the sophisticated arguments for abstinence that existed alongside a culture of drinking, providing a nuanced view of alcohol's place in Indian history. McHugh also explores the connection between alcohol and Vedic rituals, its depiction in legal and moral texts, and the enigmatic significance of soma in Indian religion. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone curious about the complex history of alcohol in ancient India.