In ancient Egypt the onion was highly revered. The bulb symbolized the universe, while its layers represented the earth’s layers and heaven. They actually took their oaths on an onion bulb. They also symbolized eternity, they buried onions with their Pharaohs. Pharaoh Ramses IV was mummified with onions in his eye sockets. http://onions-usa.org/all-about-onions/history-of-onions

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