 Legend
Greek mythology reveals the
"true" origins of the olive tree:
Challenged by Zeus to present a
gift to the citizens of Attica, Athena and Poseidon faced-off in an immortal showdown. While a swat of Poseidon's
trident produced salt water from a stone, Athena countered with a
strike of her spear on the holy rock of the Acropolis.
And the first olive tree was born.
Charmed by her ingenuity and generous
offering, the citizens of Attica renamed their city Athens in honour
of the goddess. This gift to the people of Athens may be myth, but
its spirit lives on in our name and legendary olive oil. |
