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In fact, many cultures saw it as a symbol of fertility.
On Boetia, an area in Ancient Greece, a chaplet of asparagus would be placed on a veiled bride’s head.
The chaplet was a symbol of how the bride would be during the marriage. Just as the asparagus was considered one of the most flavorful dishes despite being surrounded by rough thorns so the bride would remain docile and sweet despite unpleasant moments in the marriage.
Roman Epicureans were known to take the sprouts to the Alps to be frozen for the Feast of Epicurus. Emperor Augustus actually had an Asparagus Fleet that was used to transport the vegetable. He actually came up with the term “faster than cooking asparagus”.
Roman Epicureans froze its sprouts high in the Alps for the Feast of Epicurus. Emperor Augustus created the “Asparagus Fleet” for hauling the vegetable, and coined the expression “faster than cooking asparagus” for quick action.
Images of the asparagus first appeared on an Egyptian frieze 5,000 years ago. While excavating the pyramid of Sakkara, archaeologists picked up traces of asparagus, figs, and melons on the dishware. Asparagus was considered sacred by the Egyptians as they used them in religious ceremonies.
Known as a diuretic, asparagus is a great source of folic acid. Folic acid can precent liver disease. It is also necessary in the formation of blood cells. Pregnant women are encouraged to incorporate folic acid in their diet as it prevents birth defects that can cause spina bifida. It has no fat or cholesterol, but it is a great source of fiber.
Based on the rich history of the asparagus, getting a tattoo of one can give the impression that the wearer of the tattoo is a loving person or a person who values love. It can also point to the fact that they enjoy the finer things in life.
You can pair the tattoo with some other vegetables you enjoy consuming. Having a vegetable basket tattoo is a great way to create a theme. Putting the asparagus with a knife can also highlight your love for cooking.
