Cornucopia

SUBTOPIC: Origin in Greek/Roman Mythology
– Zeus cared for by divine attendants including Amaltheia
– Cornucopia created when Heracles wrestled with Achelous
– Cornucopia attribute of Greek/Roman deities associated with harvest and prosperity
– Roman Imperial cult deities depicted with cornucopia for peace and prosperity
– Hades depicted holding a cornucopia in art

SUBTOPIC: Modern Depictions
– Cornucopia as a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket filled with fruits and vegetables
– Associated with Thanksgiving and harvest in North America
– Featured in flags, state seals, and coats of arms symbolizing prosperity
– Motifs in modern literature such as “Wintersmith” and “The Hunger Games”
– Symbol of fertility, fortune, and abundance in body art and Thanksgiving

SUBTOPIC: Cultural Depictions
– Beaux Arts and Art Deco architectural elements featuring cornucopias
– Cornucopia motifs in various art forms and designs
– Cornucopia as a symbol of abundance and prosperity in cultural contexts
– Cornucopia representations in different countries’ coats of arms and seals
– Cornucopia used as a decorative element in various art movements

SUBTOPIC: References
– Book citation on architecture and cornucopia symbolism
– Scholarly works on mythology and iconography referencing cornucopia
– Literary references to cornucopia in various contexts
– Citations of cornucopia symbolism in art and culture
– Historical references to cornucopia in architectural design and decorative arts

Cornucopia (Wikipedia)

For other uses, see Cornucopia (disambiguation).

In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (/ˌkɔːrnjəˈkoʊpiə, ˌkɔːrnə-, ˌkɔːrnu-, ˌkɔːrnju-/), from Latin cornu (horn) and copia (abundance), also called the horn of plenty, was a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers, or nuts.

Baskets or panniers of this form were traditionally used in western Asia and Europe to hold and carry newly harvested food products. The horn-shaped basket would be worn on the back or slung around the torso, leaving the harvester's hands free for picking.