The snake and the ‘Anar’ pomegranate are amongst the oldest and most widespread symbolic figures in world mythology, literature, and religious traditions being both multifaceted and complex. Even within the same culture, the reptile and the fruit have been known to be associated with both life and with death, natural and the supernatural, heaven and the underworld. Both equally desired and feared, In some traditions it is believed that the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden was a pomegranate that was used to tempt by the snake. Seen here: Snake and Pomegranate rug Handspun wool & silk Designed & Manufactured by: Studio Shamshir #symbolisim #snakes #anar #history #culture #kaleen #carpets