@styleslkon In many languages the words apple and fruit are synonymous. In Medieval iconography, the two became one. That's why the forbidden fruit is often portrayed as an apple. In other places, other fruits were similarly associated including the pineapple.
@wiseguy192837465 it's a classic reference based on common thought regarding the fall of man in Genesis (fruit from forbidden tree of knowledge of good and evil).
Hence the line "Do you want to know?"
It does not say specifically that it was an apple. As far as I can tell, that comes from other beliefs that associate the apple with knowledge. Not sure which concept came first. Chicken or egg, I guess.
@styleslkon In many languages the words apple and fruit are synonymous. In Medieval iconography, the two became one. That's why the forbidden fruit is often portrayed as an apple. In other places, other fruits were similarly associated including the pineapple.
Nosawoapamen 1 year ago
what the f*** is with the apple
wiseguy192837465 1 year ago
@wiseguy192837465 it's a classic reference based on common thought regarding the fall of man in Genesis (fruit from forbidden tree of knowledge of good and evil).
Hence the line "Do you want to know?"
It does not say specifically that it was an apple. As far as I can tell, that comes from other beliefs that associate the apple with knowledge. Not sure which concept came first. Chicken or egg, I guess.
stylesIkon 1 year ago