A to Z Herbarium: Onion

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Onion

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Onions were worshiped in ancient Egypt. The multiple layers symbolized eternity, and were used in funeral rites. Paintings of onions appear on the inner walls of the pyramids and within tombs. They have also been entombed with mummies, found frequently in the pelvic region, the thorax, flattened against the ears, attached to the legs and feet, and placed in front of the eyes. King Ramses IV was entombed with onions in his eye soc...