Ep31 - Pomegranate - Superfood, Seeds, Symbolism and Stories
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Across the world and its myths, legends and religious texts pomegranates have been symbolic of wealth, fertility and good luck. The pomegranate features in artworks, literature, ceremonies and culinary offerings from all over the world. An ancient and modern superfood From stories of Agdistis, Persephone, Roman Britain and Catherine of Aragon. With artworks from Giovanna Garzoni, Clara Peeters, Sandro Boticelli, Dante Gabriel Rosetti, Zaida Ben Yusuf, Sergei Parajanov and Katayoun Amjadi.
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