The cornucopia originated in Greek Mythology in the 5thcentury BC. The myth focuses on a story about Zeus and how he was fed by the horn of a goat when he was a baby. Zeus accidentally broke off the goat’s horn according to some accounts, others claim the goat Amalthea broke her own horn, regardless, the horn developed magical nourishing properties and was always refilled with whatever Amalthea wished, in essence, the horn would have an eternal abundance. There’s another myth regarding Zeus’s son Hercules and his fight with the horned river god, Achelous. Achelous transformed himself into many creatures during the battle and when he transformed into a bull, Hercules broke off one of his horns and won the battle. The cornucopia has also been associated with other ancient Greek deities like Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and Plutus, the god of wealth. It is the horn of nourishment and a sign of abundance. It is also known as the Horn of Plenty.
Nowadays, the cornucopia represents harvest and is used as a symbol of Thanksgiving in North America. The horn is usually filled with fruits, vegetables, flowers, and grains. They are used as table centerpieces and often display with long-lasting, colorful gourds inside. Cornucopias can be made with a variety of materials and can be found in wicker, stone, metal, paper, and ceramic. They are horned shaped baskets that can be purchased in a variety of sizes. Today, the two Latin words Cornu meaning “horn” and Copia meaning “plenty” can refer to an abundance of anything, like a cornucopia of ideas. Cornucopia symbols can be found on flags, seals, and coat of arms like in Columbia and Peru.
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