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- Scientific name: Punica granatum
- High in Vitamin C and Antioxidants
- Can be made into Juice
- Originated in Persia
- We eat the seeds inside, called arils
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The pomegranate, native to the Middle East, is a berry of the pomegranate tree. It has a thick reddish skin and contains hundreds of sweet edible seeds.
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Greek Symbolism
The pomegranate is a key part of the myth of Persephone. Persephone is the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. When the god of the Underworld, Hades, kidnaps Persephone and takes her to his realm to be his wife, Demeter goes into mourning for her daughter and allows the Earth to become barren. Zeus, the leader of the Greek Gods, demands the release of Persephone. Hades begrudgingly agrees, but because Persephone has eaten four seeds of the pomegranate, a food of the Underworld, she is forever bound to her husband and must live with him for four months out of the year.The ancient Greeks used this myth to explain the seasons. When Persephone returned to her mother, the earth is fertile and its springtime. When Persephone goes back to the Underworld to be with Hades, the earth is barren and its wintertime.
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Pomegranates Questions
Does the color of a pomegranate's skin give any indication of the quality of the fruit inside? 2 AnswersDark red purplish color is best, free from hollows, bruises and heat marks. Density of weight. Brightness of color. These guidelines should help you. If really... read more
How to I peel a pomegranate? Do you have any personal suggestions? 11 AnswersThanks to @ssmacd and @vicgoodwin for creating and maintaining the very useful Mahalo page How to Eat a Pomegranate which includes instructions and a video for ... read more
What fruit is the most nutritious to eat? Pomegranates, blueberries, or something else entirely? 5 AnswersThey're pushing this Brazilian acai berry as the "healthiest fruit" now. Only problem is, it goes bad before they can even ship them to the United States, so w... read more
Does anyone know how to get Crystal Light out of carpet? Spilled Cherry-Pomegranate, of all flavors. 1 AnswerHydrogen peroxide! dab a little in an inconspicuous area just to check it won't react with your colour carpet. Cover stain, and leave for a few minutes to soak... read more
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with @catsandcameras eating pomegranates
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Headlights & Pomegranates are playing tonight @firebirdstl; here's my preview for @rftmusic: http://bit.ly/6UiJGn
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- pre-cirque meal @ pomegranates was incredible
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@meloukhia: I don't even like pomegranates that much and now you've gone and made me want one... x_x
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Pomegranates require great patience.
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