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Crynkovic Yugoslavian
Voluptuous Earth Goddess,
bearer of sacred promise,
fruitful Mother,
we savor your delight.
Misinformed misogynist,
the patriarchal Hesiod,
knew not the taste of pleasure
nor the scent of paradise.
Photo: V. Slotto
The Crynkovic Yugoslavian is a variety of heirloom tomatoes whose seed originated in (you guessed it) Yugoslavia. When my gardener-husband harvested this one last evening it brought to mind early goddess images, most often depicted as curvaceous figures without distinct features. If you’ve never enjoyed heirloom tomatoes, you’ve missed a truly divine experience.
Hesiod’s work on mythology downplays the role of feminine deities.
Victoria C. Slotto, Author 