When was the cornucopia made

They have been depicted in ancient art and used for decorations for centuries. The cornucopia has also been portrayed in Greek mythology.

In one Greek myth, Zeus was sent to hide in a cave so his cannibal father couldn't eat him. While hiding out in the cave, a goat named Amalthea watched over Zeus and as she was nursing him, he accidentally broke off her horn. To make it up to her, Zeus promised that the horn would always be filled with whatever her heart desired.

Try adding succulents to your cornucopias as demonstrated in the above video, or play around with fresh flowers and wrapped candies. If the cornucopia will be displayed at a kids' table, you could even add some small trinkets or toys for the little ones. The choice is yours! Country Life. Design Ideas. Home Maintenance. Country Living Shop. Shopping Guides. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Makeover Takeover: Colonial Comeback.

They come in a variety of sizes so you can make a big horn of plenty as the centerpiece for a large table.

Or, a few smaller ones to spread around your house. You can also create your own horn out of wire, aluminum foil, and burlap. You can stuff the cornucopia with leaves, branches, acorns, miniature pumpkins, gourds, and cranberries! The idea is to create a horn of plenty, so you want it to spill out onto the table!

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