Olive oil has long been more than mere food to the people of the Mediterranean
It has been used for medicinal purpose, and it has been a symbol of wealth and power
In ancient times, the olive tree was the symbol of abundance and glory
Crowns of olive leaves were places on the heads of the winners of the Olympic Games, and the athletes got oil from a sacred grove as part of their prize.
Olive oil was used to anoint kings heads throughout history