The Art of Truffle Hunting in Greece
Truffle hunting has gained popularity in Greece, particularly in regions with rich forests and suitable habitats for these prized fungi.
Greece's diverse climate and landscape provide an ideal environment for various truffle species, including black and white truffles.
The truffle in ancient Greece was called “Hydnon” and was praised by philosophers and historians for its nutritional value, aphrodisiac properties, and delicate taste.
- Plutarch
- Pliny
- Cicero
- Dioscorides
- Theophrastus
- Galen
- Athenaeus
Historical sources indicate that the Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to enjoy this earthy delicacy.
Author's summary: Truffle hunting revives in Greece.
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