Since ancient times, the pomegranate has symbolized luck, fertility, abundance, life, and rebirth thus it is frequently encountered in ancient Greek cult and art. There is an interesting article about the origin of the pomegranate vase. If you would like to…
EDIBLE LITTLE SHOES (Papoutsakia, παπουτσάκια)
Is Aphrodite’s raised sandal a tease or is she intending to slap the goat-legged Pan with it, because she is not interested in an erotic adventure with him? 100 BC. National Archaeological Museum of Athens.* Beautifully decorated sandals were traditionally included in bride’s gifts. For jewelry,…
FISH SOUP FOR THOUGHT
Behind this fish -soup there is a long history of fear and courage. Because, in the ancient thought the sea was a hostile, lonely world with sea monsters and fishes which were frightening to humans…. the only animal eaten in eastern Mediterranean…