The pomegranate is everywhere in Armenia. And I don’t mean just in the markets. A famous film is named after the fruit. Tea and wine are made from it. And its image features on everything from church walls to tourist souvenirs. I suppose it goes back to pre-Christian mythology, in which it was a symbol of fertility and abundance — something to do with the belief that each fruit contained exactly 365 seeds, perhaps. Anyway, here’s a compendium of pomegranate iconography from my recent trip. Couldn’t get much information on diversity, I’m afraid, how much there is of it and to what extent it is endangered. Something for the next time.
Interesting take on Pomegranate. I didn’t realize how prevelant this fruit has been throughout history. Especially surprised seeing it mixed with coptic crosses and sacred geometry. Check out the Pomegranate juice concentrate products from The FruitFast Store at http://www.brownwoodacres.com/pomegranate_juice_concentrate.php Thanks!
Thank you for the agricultural inspiration for my blog about Armenia =)
http://sandstoneandamber.com/2012/02/18/the-land-of-pomegranate/