as mussels, scallops are referred to two closely related species of mussels, both of which belong to the genus Pecten. This species is the type genus of scallops (Pectinidae). Pecten jacobaeus, Mediterranean scallop, lives in the Mediterranean. The areas of distribution of sister species Pecten maximus (Great scallop) range from north of the British Isles along the Atlantic coast to southern Portugal. The two Pecten species are among the largest and most delicious edible shellfish.
The name refers to the scallop St. James, who became the patron saint of pilgrims. He received the scallop allotted as a badge posthumously, which he carries in presentations usually at the hat, sometimes a belt. Because of this retrospective Attributes, the scallop becomes the symbol of pilgrims, especially the pilgrims of St James, and the shell in the Middle Ages well known.
The Christian pilgrims in the Middle Ages used the scallops to draw water. A common practice among pilgrims was to end the pilgrimage 60 km at Cape Finisterre, in order to gain out of the sea real scallops. As pilgrims carried signs in the hatband of the hat or belt, it is historically connected with the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, in order to commemorate the visit of the tomb of St. James. The shell was more than just a souvenir. After returning home they secured their support reputation, and many had to put the shell into the grave.
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