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The
representation of a goat's horn overflowing with fruits,
flowers, and vegetables, used to symbolize plenty or
prosperity.
In Greek mythology, magnificent
horn that filled itself with whatever meat or drink its
owner requested.
It is often represented as filled
with fruits and flowers and has become the symbol of
plenty.
In modern depictions, the
cornucopia is typically a hollow, horn-shaped wicker
basket filled with various kinds of festive fruit and
vegetables.
In North America, the
cornucopia has come to be associated with Thanksgiving
and the harvest.
The horn of plenty
is used on body art and at Halloween, as it is a symbol
of fertility, fortune and abundance. |
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