The “Abominable Pig” and the “Mother of All Vices”: Pork, Wine, and the Culinary Clash of Civilizations in the Early Modern Mediterranean (original) (raw)

This study explores the complex relationship between food, identity, and cultural conflict in the Early Modern Mediterranean, focusing on the symbolic significance of pork and wine. The paper discusses how dietary practices serve as markers of identity and community, illustrating the role of food in religious, social, and cultural contexts. Through historical analysis, it examines how these food-related symbols contributed to broader societal issues such as agriculture, globalization, and immigration, revealing the deep-seated connections between culinary choices and individual and communal identities.