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Ep31 - Pomegranate - Superfood, Seeds, Symbolism and Stories

Ep31 - Pomegranate - Superfood, Seeds, Symbolism and Stories

FromSmy Goodness Podcast : Food History & Food Art


Ep31 - Pomegranate - Superfood, Seeds, Symbolism and Stories

FromSmy Goodness Podcast : Food History & Food Art

ratings:
Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Across the world and throughout myths, legends and religious texts pomegranates have been symbolic of wealth, fertility and good luck. The pomegranate has been a popular feature and motif in artworks, literature, ceremonies and culinary offerings from all over the world. A modern day superfood yes…but people throughout time and place have known of its health benefits. 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.
Released:
Nov 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (42)

A listen and a look at how food, history and art intersect. From food origins, food history and food art. How foods have traveled the world, been used by different people and how different artists have depicted them throughout time with an emphasis on women artists, under and mis-represented artists.