Pomona at the Petit Palais, Paris

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Pomona was a powerful goddess revered for her role in nurturing fruit trees, gardens, and orchards across the Roman world. Unlike many of her counterparts among the gods and goddesses, she lacked a direct equivalent in Greek mythology, though she often found herself associated with Demeter, the mighty goddess of agriculture. Pomona took pride in watching over and safeguarding fruit trees, ensuring their growth and cultivation flourished under her care. She was not directly linked to the harvest of fruits themselves, but rather focused on fostering the health and prosperity of the trees that bore them. In artistic renderings, she is typically depicted with a bounty of fresh fruit or a cornucopia overflowing with abundance.