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How the Forbidden Fruit Became an Apple with Azzan Yadin-Israel

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Everyone knows that the fruit Eve was tempted to eat in the Garden of Eden was an apple - or was it? This week, Danièle speaks with Azzan Yadin-Israel about the original fruit of original sin, how written culture and art worked together to transform it, and why it took centuries to settle on the apple. You can help support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406638/advertisement

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