The olive
The olive has also always symbolized financial power. We have, for example, the work of an anonymous artist of the 18th century. In his view of the town of Corfu,
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The Aura of the Olive Tree
The olive is a tree of imposing grandeur that radiates spiritual strength and has a many-sided personality. It has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for poets, writers and
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Heating and Lighting
Alongside light produced by fireplaces, torches and spermaceti (cloth dipped in animal fat wrapped around a stick), oil lamps for centuries provided the light necessary for those working at night,
Read moreThe Culture of the Olive Tree
The olive tree is a familiar feature of the Mediterranean landscape. Since ancient times, it has contributed, in practical and symbolic terms, to the culture, economy, health and cuisine of
Read moreMiracles, Medicine and Symbolism
Besides everyday diet, the olive tree and its oil had a number of other and often symbolic meanings for Byzantines. First of all, scented oil was a luxury good packed
Read moreThe Olive: A Common Theme in Greek Coinage from Ancient Times to the Present
Coins are a major source of knowledge and offer information on many aspects of the state that issues them. They throw light on history, society, religious tradition and even the
Read moreThe Greek Olive Tree
The olive tree and its oil deeply influenced the civilization of the ancient Greeks. It was used in a multiplicity of roles, which naturally made the tree an object of
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Olive Oil and the Ancient Greeks
A dove carried an olive branch and brought it to Noah after the Great Flood, bearing the message that life had returned to earth and coincidentally illustrating the great significance
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