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Welcome to Olive and Oil

inset-images-olive-oilThe origins of Olive Oil


Native to the Mediterranean region and Asia Minor, the ancient Greeks & Romans both told tales of olives & olive trees and their creation by the gods. In Greek Mythology, the story of the fabled rivalry between Poseidon & Athena came to head when Greekgods decided to build a great city in Greece.

They promised the city to whichever of them could provide mankindwith the finest & most useful gift. With a blow of his trident Poseidon made a superb horse spring from the rock.Then Athena gave a mighty stab with her spear & a gigantic olive tree appeared, covered with blossoms & fruit!The gods did not hesitate, Athens was named after her, the grey-eyed goddess became its protectress and the olive tree the national tree of Greece. 

Throughout the centuries, whether begged or bought, whether desired for this life or the next – the olive branchIs a symbol of victory, wisdom & peace that needs no words to convey its message. Olive Oil, being one of civilised man's first great accomplishments symbolised life, friendship and achievement andRightfully became known as the Mediterranean's "Liquid Gold"
 
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