Cypriot jug in the shape of a poppy, ca. 1500 BCE. There are many jugs like this found in ancient si
Cypriot jug in the shape of a poppy, ca. 1500 BCE. There are many jugs like this found in ancient sites – many gods and goddesses were associated with the poppy, as well, because opium was used heavily to treat pain and a wide variety of ailments. Many of the jugs have been found with opium residue in them.{WHF} {HTE} {Medium} -- source link
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