Ambrosia was the legendary food of the gods which granted them immortality. It was also the food eaten by the Centaurs, and Satyrs.
Amanita Muscaria and Panaeolus Papilionaceus, two mushrooms which grow in Greece, have hallucinogenic properties. They also induce violence, deep spiritual visions, increased sexual energy, and considerably augment physical strength. This goes far in explaining the myths that convey the Centaurs as a violent race, and also helps to explain their mystic nature that seemingly conflicts with their penchant for violence. These same mushrooms are believed to have been utilized by the Norse Berserkers to augment their strength in battle. The image of this mushroom appears on some art depicting centaurs, including vases and other decorated clay medium.
As the cult of Dionysus grew its followers were sworn to secrecy about what went on at the ceremonies. They often had visions and believed that they were promised immortality.
The Masatec Indians have a god named Tlaloc, the mushroom god. His worship entails eating a hallucinogenic mushroom closely related to the one present in Greece. An eerie parallel is present between the Masatec and early Greek religion. Both Tlaloc and Dionysus were born of lightening, and in both cultures it is believed that mushrooms came from lightning. Both the Greek ambrosia and the Masatec ritual mushroom are reffered to as "Food of the Gods." It seems very likely that these "Magic Mushrooms" have been responsible for concepts of Heaven and Hell in both Europe and the Americas.
2007-11-27 08:55:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Ambrosia was supposed to be made out of a honey like substance. Ambrosia and its counterpart nectar was the food and drink of the gods. Nectar being the drink and Ambrosia being the food of the gods.
Ambrosia would be made out of honey, fruits, and nuts in a gelatin like substance that was very sweet smelling so much so it could be used as perfume. Of course it would have to be blessed by the gods to infer immortality.
2007-11-27 07:56:09
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answered by hormoth 3
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It IS real, here is a recipe
Ingredients for Ambrosia Recipe
3 oranges, peeled, sliced
2 bananas, peeled, sliced
3 slices pineapple, chopped
5 tablespoons coconut, grated
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together.
Place in a bowl and put in the ice box to chill.
Then serve.
2007-11-27 07:54:29
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answered by ©2009 7
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Ambrosia is made out of Mandarin orange slices, marshmallows, cool whip and coconut.
2007-11-27 07:54:46
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answered by always an opinion 4
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Sure it'd be electronic and real shiny, probably all chromed out. It'd have tons of power, a bunch of lights, buttons, switches and remotes, and would shame Disney World's electric bill.
If it's got to be sumfin you eat or drink, Rib Eye and potatoes so well cooked you wouldn't, and even couldn't, consider defiling it with steak sauce or butter .
2007-11-27 07:55:25
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answered by buster 7
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marshmallows.....that Hawaiian fluff stuff with the oranges is called ambrosia and that's all I can think of
2007-11-27 07:54:36
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answered by Lauren 5
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It IS real! It comes in cans and is a brand of creamed rice available at any good UK supermarket!
2007-11-27 07:58:30
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answered by Anonymous
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ambrosia is real. it's made out of marshmallows, sour cream, and fruit.
2007-11-27 07:55:31
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answered by ? 4
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coconut milk, rose water, honey & peaches.
P.S. -- yes it is real, & someone made it for dessert once on Thanksgiving...I just added a few ingredients I thought would kick it up a notch (a la Emeril!)
2007-11-27 07:55:04
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answered by napqueen 6
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It would be made out of chocolate. The most delicious chocolate...deliciously sinful in an immortal kind of way...
2007-11-27 07:53:43
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answered by 2legit2quit 5
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