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The Greeks saw the apple as a symbol of divine knowledge and fertility.
The idea of the apple being a symbol of fertility may come from looking at the inside of an apple after cutting it in half along the vertical plane. Looking in the hollow where the seed are located has a shape reminiscent of the vulva.
When the apple is cut along the horizontal plane, the location of the seeds looks like a five-pointed star. This is most likely why it is also considered a symbol of knowledge.
In Chinese culture, the apple represented friendship. In fact, “apple” and “peace” sound quite similar in Mandarin Chinese. Other cultures view the apple as wisdom and freedom. Some even see it as a symbol of death.
No doubt, most people know the story of Adam and Eve. In that biblical story, the apple was seen as evil as it was forbidden, and the evil serpent convinced Eve to bite into it. The apple can also be seen as a sign of education. Images of a witch also come up when thinking about fairy tales like Snow White.
There are a few apple designs that are popular as a result of hinging on these symbols. If you see an apple with a snake tattoo, the tattoo most likely about Adam and Eve. The apple is usually a crimson color, but you can choose a different one for your design.
