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Pomegranate, the miracle fruit that is mentioned in all the holy books

2022-10-15 20:30:07Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Pomegranate, the miracle fruit that is mentioned in all the holy books
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From ancient times to our days, man has constantly used the pomegranate to decorate the environments around the houses, for food and as a medicinal plant.

In Albania, it was cultivated in the front part of the houses: in the yards, at the main gate, at the foot of the surrounding stone walls, for a more beautiful view. Along with the pomegranate, various flowers, roses and some quinces or peaches grew there.

Above all, in this unique decor, the pomegranate stands out, as a fragile, eternally beautiful plant. Its very beautiful leaves, flowers and fruits create a very attractive plant environment, from spring to the eve of winter.

In the culture of peoples

During its history of thousands of years, the pomegranate has been a symbol of hope, peace, prosperity and abundance for the inhabitants of every part of the world where it has been cultivated. Peoples of different faiths and cultures had dictated it and knew its benefits well, that's why it became a symbol for Gods, historical leaders, writers and famous artists. We find these reflected in history, myths, different religions, folklore, classical art and literary and artistic works.

We are mentioning a few:

In ancient Egypt, 3600 years ago, wall paintings symbolizing the afterlife were found in tombs. King TATU was buried with a vase of pomegranates. The pillars of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem were decorated with paintings of flowers and pomegranate fruits. Israel's silver coins (60-70) were stamped with three pomegranate seeds, as in Solomon's temple. In Jewish traditions, the pomegranate symbolizes justice. The Persians (600-700 BCE) planted pomegranates in temple courtyards as a symbol of eternity, as pomegranates were green all year round.

In the myths of ancient Greece, the pomegranate was a symbol of the indissolubility of marriage. Goddess Demeter's daughter, Persephone, was abducted to hell by Hedes. He lied to him and gave him some pomegranate seeds to eat. Eating pomegranate prevented her from being separated from her husband. Zeus as the Chief God resolved it with a compromise: Persephone would live in hell with Hades for one third of the year and Demeter for two thirds. Persephone's return to hell takes place with the arrival of spring. The pomegranate was also sacred to the Goddess of love Aphrodite and the Goddess of marriage Hera. For them, the pomegranate fruit symbolized the certification of marriage and the loss of female virginity.

In ancient Rome, the pomegranate is found as an element of decoration in the mosaics of various buildings. Married women put a pomegranate branch on their heads in public to show their marital status.

In Christianity, in the Bible, pomegranate is mentioned several times. For church art it symbolizes the resurrection of Christ and the promise of life after death. In the paintings of Sandro Botticelli (1440-1510), Raphael (1483-1520), Filippino Lippi, etc., St. Mary appears with the Christ child holding a pomegranate. The pomegranate symbolizes abundance, hope, productivity and the virgin Mary's chastity. Pomegranate flowers and fruits are designed or carved on the veladons and rosas of the priests and the iconostasis of the churches. During death or exorcism ceremonies, the grains of wheat boiled with sugar given for these occasions are garnished with a few pomegranate seeds on the side. Many Jewish scholars believe that the "forbidden fruit" of the Garden of Eden was the pomegranate.

In the Islamic religion, the pomegranate is valued as a precious fruit for food and is mentioned as a synonym of peace. Islamic legends say that every pomegranate seed is a message from Heaven. In the Koran, Paradise is described as consisting of four gardens with fountains and trees, among them pomegranates. The Moorish Islamic dynasty (1238-1358) built a magnificent palace in Granada, Spain, where mosaics with flowers and pomegranate fruits were drawn or built on the walls, floors and vaults.

In Buddhism, three fruits are considered sacred: oranges, pomegranates and peaches. These in Buddhist art constitute the essence of beneficial influences. Buddha preached that every bad habit in children is cured by eating a pomegranate seed.

In Chinese culture, from ancient times to our times, porcelain and silk products have been decorated with designs of pomegranate flowers.

When King Henry VIII of England married Catherine of Aragon, they had the pomegranate of Granada as their emblem. He is said to have been the first to plant this plant in Britain.

Maximilian of Austria in 1519 chose and placed the pomegranate as his personal symbol.

In 1598, King Henry IV of France ended the civil war between Catholics and Protestants, and as heraldry he chose to have a pomegranate.

The famous writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), wrote the fairy tale for children "The House of Pomegranates", with powerful messages for adults. While for William Shakespeare in "Romeo and Juliet", the pomegranate symbolizes forbidden love.

In the first half of the last century, the pomegranate became part of modern artistic movements such as: Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism and Surrealism. Paul Cezanne (1039-1906), Henri Matisse (1869-1954), Picasso (1881-1973), Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), etc., have included pomegranates in their works. Even the crown that crowns the most beautiful girl, "Misset" as well as the crowns of some kings are designed and conceived as a pomegranate flower.

In Albania, the pomegranate is thousands of years old. The oldest traces in our lands were found in Butrint as a decorative element of mosaics, dating back to the century. IV BC. In many folk works, such as wood carvings or weaving, the pomegranate flower has been used as an element of decoration or design since ancient times. The pomegranate is reflected or related to many rites and folklore of different parts of our country.

In ancient folk traditions and rites, it is considered a symbol of fertility. In Mallakastër, Berat, Dumre, etc., at weddings, a flag was printed for the caravan of bridegrooms going to pick up the bride, where a pomegranate was placed on top of the flag-bearer (tail). In some other areas, such as Vlorë and Gjirokastër, when the bride goes to the groom's house, she takes a pomegranate with her, or they give her to enter the house with a pomegranate in her hand. For Albanians, pomegranate is synonymous with beauty in general and female beauty in particular.

Pomegranate, the miracle fruit that is mentioned in all the holy books

Etymology, Onomastics

The name "Punica" in Latin was established by the botanist Karl Line (1707–1778), in honor of the Phoenician colony (Phoenicia) of Cartagena, as the Romans called it, and heard of the cultivation of pomegranates in the ancient Mediterranean. While "granatum" is related to the grains inside the fruit.

In Spanish, in French it is called Granada, Granata, from which a city in Spain "Granada" was named, famous for the cultivation of pomegranates. The name "pomegranate" in English and some other European languages ​​is derived from the word "pome" meaning apple and "pomegranate" meaning many seeds, as well as melogranite in Italian.

In the Balkans, Bulgarians, Serbs and Croats call the pomegranate "Nar", which of course derives from Turkish.

The Albanian name "pomegranate" does not resemble or be close to any of the European or native languages, this name must have been established by the Pelasgians, or before the Illyrians, 2-3 thousand years ago. (Çabej 2006, Xhuveli, 2012). In Albanian, the word "pomegranate" does not give us any meaning. According to linguists, this word was borrowed from an unknown Mediterranean language (Çabej St. II 131 & V. Orell 1998).

In Albania, we find the word "pomegranate" as an anthroponym, names and surnames of people. Likewise, we find it as a toponym in the names of three villages: One in the Elbasan District with the name "Shega" and two in the Fier District, with the names "Shegas" and "Fier Shegan".

Pomegranate, the miracle fruit that is mentioned in all the holy books

12 facts about pomegranate:

1- Pomegranate is known as a symbol of fertility and good luck.

2- There are about 800 small red seeds inside a pomegranate.

3- Pomegranate juice increases the production of red blood cells and reduces the cardiac load.

4- Ideal for small children who have cough and fever.

5- Pomegranate juice is ideal for hair, skin and nails thanks to its ingredients.

6- Pomegranate is full of antioxidants.

7- Prevents lung, prostate, breast cancer, also diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.

8- Recent studies show that consuming a pomegranate juice increases sexual desire.

9- Pomegranate juice quenches thirst, opens appetite and clears thoughts.

10- Pomegranate reduces wrinkles on the face and gives it freshness.

11- Pomegranate juice has 3-4 times more antioxidants than black grapes, green tea and red wine.

12- It is very rich in potassium, iron and vitamins A, C and E.

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