About Olive Oil
An Expert's view
Introduction
Quality in olive oil
Understanding the label
Using olive oil
Types of oils
Healthy eating
Where olive oil comes from
Facts & Fictions
A most ancient tree
Athena and Poseidon
Noah's Ark
Olympic victors
Ancient qualities that live on
Ceremonial uses
Roman Weapons
Spartan Life & Death
The olive has a long and fascinating history
Here are just a few interesting legends:
Spartan Life & Death
The Spartans buried their dead on a bed of olive twigs to protect their souls. The olive tree was also used to protect the living, with those who attended funerals wearing crowns of olive branches to guard themselves against evil.
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