QUESTION IMAGE
Question
- what tradition came from pomona?
a. \bobbing\ for apples
(e3, f7, triangle in i & j 7 white)
b. trick or treating
(e3, f7, triangle in i & j 7 red)
c. wearing costumes
(e3, f7, triangle in i & j 7 green)
d. leaving sweets on the road
(e3, f7, triangle in i & j 7 gray)
Pomona is the Roman goddess of fruit and orchards. The tradition of "bobbing" for apples is associated with her. In ancient times, apples were seen as symbols of love and fertility, and activities like bobbing for apples (where people try to catch apples floating in water with their mouths) have historical and mythological roots linked to Pomona's domain over fruits.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
A. "Bobbing" for apples