Chapter 1
The weird science of a secret berry
Chapter 2
Explosive names and ancient trade routes
Chapter 3
Myths, underworlds, and sacred seeds
Chapter 4
Kitchen hacks and superfood science
YOUR GOAL
Master of The explosive history and secret science of the pomegranate
Ch 3 · Myths, underworlds, and sacred seeds
alicecooks Pomegranate Seeds and the Underworld
She tasted the fruit in the dark of the ground, And now to the shadows her seasons are bound.
alicecooks The Qur'an describes pomegranates growing in paradise, inspiring the ancient belief that every earthly fruit holds one heavenly
alicecooks Repeated pomegranates stand out in bold, flat colors using a vibrant Pop Art style.
Fun Fact
Eden's true fruit: Many biblical scholars believe the 'forbidden fruit' in the Garden of Eden was actually a pomegranate, not an apple.
Glossary
persephone (noun)
A Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. In Greek legend, she consumed pomegranate seeds, binding her to Hades for a portion of each year.
A Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. In Greek legend, she consumed pomegranate seeds, binding her to Hades for a portion of each year.
Quiz
In Chinese culture, why is a picture of a ripe, open pomegranate a popular wedding gift?
Quiz
Which Jewish holiday features pomegranates on the table to symbolize a year full of good deeds?
Quiz
In Jewish tradition, how many Torah commandments are the seeds of a pomegranate said to match?
Quiz
Which religious text describes pomegranates growing in the shade of the gardens of paradise?
Quiz
What are the silver ornaments shaped like pomegranates on Torah scrolls called in Hebrew?
Quiz
Which Persian mythological hero became completely invincible after eating a pomegranate?
Quiz
According to Greek myth, how many pomegranate seeds did Persephone eat in the Underworld?
Quiz
Which Greek goddess is said to have planted the very first pomegranate tree on Cyprus?