The Pomegranate Tree: More Than Just a Fruit
The remains of the pomegranate tree have been found in Egyptian tombs that are over 4000 years old. Israelites appreciated this fruit, too. Greeks regarded pomegranates as the symbol of love and fertility. The pomegranate tree was dedicated to Aphrodite since its fruit was alleged to be an aphrodisiac. The great Greek physician, pharmacologist, botanist,…