Greek mythology states that the Cornucopia was given to Amalthea, a foster mother to Zeus, by Zeus. She was given this gift because she gave him goat’s milk while she was raising him. In gratitude for her kindness, Zeus broke off a goat horn filling it with fruits and flowers claiming that great abundance would be given to her.
The Cornucopia has been a symbol of good harvests since the time of the Greeks. For societies that can only survive with a good harvest, such as the Pilgrims in the US, the Cornucopia was a ray of hope. This is why we use the cornucopia at our Thanksgiving holidays and other festivals that have to do with harvests. Giving the gift of a Fruit and Nut Cornucopia basket to friends and family will bring good tidings and prosperity for the next year.
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Friday, September 7, 2007
Cornucopia- The Horn of Plenty
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