The Cornucopia's Tale

What in the World is a Cornucopia?!

              A  cornucopia is a hollow horn-shaped wicker basket filled with seasonal fruit and vegetables. Even though Americans connect the cornucopia with Thanksgiving, the cornucopia has gone back way before Columbus sailed to America. Believe it or not, the cornucopia dates back to  5 B.C showing up in Greek mythology. In one legend, the cornucopia was a endless source of food. The bearer could ask for any food and it would be given. The cornucopia is a symbol of abundance. The cornucopia even appears in Thanksgiving, as a centerpiece on many tables. But don't think that the cornucopia is only  on Thanksgiving. The cornucopia appears on many flags and pictures of different cultures.

Source: www.Wonderopolis.org 

The Cornucopia's Travels 

              The cornucopia has traveled throughout the world appearing on many flags and artifacts, such as carvings. You might think that  the cornucopia is only in the U.S. But really, it has gone to many places. In fact, according to Wonderopolis, it shows up on the Columbia coat of arms, representing prosperity. According to Wikipedia In ancient Rome, the goddess Fortuna,the goddess of luck, carries the cornucopia as a sign of abundance and good luck. In Greek mythology, the cornucopia gives an endless supply of food. So you could have whipped cream every day without running out. Sadly, this  myth is not true. The cornucopia is an important  part of the world, having many different views.

Top Ten Pictures With the Cornucopia 

This is the coat of arms of Colombia.The cornucopia here represents  prosperity.

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This is the coat of arms of Panama. Just like Chile, the cornucopia here symbolizes prosperity.

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This is the coat of arms of Peru. Just like Panama and Colombia the cornucopia symbolizes prosperity.

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This coat of arms of Venezuela. Just like Colombia, Panama, and Peru, the cornucopia symbolizes prosperity.

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This is the coat of arms of Victoria, Australia. The woman in the red is "Prosperity", so the cornucopia symbolizes prosperity.

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This is The Great Seal of North Carolina.The woman holding the  cornucopia is called "Plenty", so the cornucopia symbolizes abundance.

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This is the flag of Idaho. The two cornucopias symbolize Idaho's agriculture.






  

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This is a pot that shows the Roman god Pluto(god of agricultural, mineral, and spiritual wealth),who is holding the cornucopia. The cornucopia only distinguished Pluto and his Roman form, Hades.     

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The base of a statue of King Louis XV of France. The cornucopia represents France's prosperity.

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This is the coat of arms of Copiapo, Chile. The cornucopia represents Ciapo's rich bronze and silver mines.

Source: Wikipedia

Thinking matters 

                 But what other places have the cornucopia in use? I challenge you to research this topic and give a comment. The cornucopia had me thinking and I'm sure it will for you, too.