The Fruit of Life and Death (Pomegranate)

Completely Arbortrary

English - November 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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The pomegranate (Punica granatum), a tree of mythical history, is our subject this week. We dive to the depths of Hades back again, exploring the outsized role this squat tree has had in the myths and histories of nearly every religion and culture of the Mediterranean, Middle East and southern Asia.

Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson

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Cover art by Jillian Barthold

Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals

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