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auroracoor1

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When I was in school, I remember learning about Greek Mythology in school and reading some of the myths and legends. I actually don't remember the specifics of the stories, but I was just thinking that I DO remember the food mentions! I came across this article when I was trying to research it online. I found it interesting:

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Food of the Gods

Ancient Greek Gods and mythological heroes possessed supernatural powers, such as the ability to transform mortals into animals, plants, or even natural phenomena like rain, or mist. They were able to divert the course of
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These are some of my favorite Greek foods! Maybe that's why it was memorable...
 
I always loved the Greek myths and legends and the food references were memorable! It was the first time I had been exposed to the "pomegranate". I forgot which story it was mentioned in. I had never had one before that. I think it might have been associated with Persephone? I have since learned that I love pomegranates!
 
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Right? I think it might have been a Greek myth that inspired me to eat my first pomegranate!
 
Does anyone know what type of food ambrosia might have been? If it was worth stealing from the gods, it had to be pretty good
 
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