Also known as the horn of plenty but where does it get it's
name... When Zeus was playing with the goat Amalthea
(Amaltheia), he accidentally broke off one of her horns. To
atone for this, Zeus promised Amalthea that the horn would
always be full of whatever fruits she desired. This became the
cornucopia of the Roman goddess Copia, the personification of
plenty. Other goddesses, including Fortuna and Pax, also
held the cornucopia.
Mouth blown - hand painted glass ornament
made by Inge-glasĀ® of Germany for
Old World Christmas - Elizabeth Merck design
Introduced 1993 - Retired 1998
6 inches - 15,2 cm
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