Greek mythology
Cornucopia
The Horn of Plenty, from the divine goat Amalthea, it flows endlessly with food and abundance.
- Myths
- Rise of Zeus
When the infant Zeus was hidden on Crete, he was nursed by the divine goat Amalthea. One day Zeus accidentally broke off one of her horns. In gratitude for her care, he blessed the horn so that it would perpetually overflow with whatever its holder desired, fruit, grain, flowers, wealth. The Cornucopia became the eternal symbol of divine abundance and the inexhaustible generosity of the gods.
Quick questions
What is Cornucopia?
The Horn of Plenty, from the divine goat Amalthea, it flows endlessly with food and abundance.
Which mythology does Cornucopia belong to?
Cornucopia belongs to Greek mythology.
Who owns Cornucopia?
Amalthea owns Cornucopia.
Which myths feature Cornucopia?
The myth that features Cornucopia is “Rise of Zeus”.
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