Greek Olive leaves silver ring - DA050DA124.4.4.GR

Greek Olive leaves sterling silver 925 gold plated handmade ring.

The olive tree has been a sacred tree since ancient times and is protected by the goddess Athena.

As the ancient myth reminds us, in the contest between the gods for the protection of the Athenian patron, which took place on the sacred rock of the Acropolis, Athena came out winner by giving the Athenians the first olive tree in the world, which sprouts where her spear hit.

This tree was useful for the diet, lighting, heating, health and beauty of the Athenians.

The leaves have been also used to crown the heads of victorious athletes.

Since then the olive trees around Athens have become sacred.