Pomegranate. Archaeology, History and Symbolism
n many cultures, pomegranate is prominent in numerous myths about different human lives and aspirations. Zoroastrians have planted this tree in their homes as a blessing. In Greek mythol- ogy, it was an irrevocable symbol of marriage. In Persian mythology, Esfandiar (a King in ancient Persia) ate a pomegranate and became invincible. In Judaism, the number of pomegranate seeds in a conduit is 613, one for each of the 613 Bible commands. Buddhists consider pomegranate to be one of the three blessed fruits.