Immortality, the Elixir of Life and the Food of the Gods

John Black examines the ancient belief that immortality could be attained by eating special foods.

When we look into the accounts of many different mythologies andreligions, it becomes clear that the gods are either immortal or live a life of many thousands of years. What is rarely mentioned is the factthat in ancient religious texts there is reference to their immortality or longevity being connected to a specific kind of food that only the gods are allowed to eat. The gods were required to eat this food regularly to maintain immortality, power and strength. Many references also refer to the fact that if mortals ate this food, they would also become immortal like the gods. So let us explore the mythology surrounding this ‘Elixir of Life’ Read more