7 Facts About Olive Tree
Olives, the most popular agricultural product of the Aegean region, have a special importance for Milas. Some facts about the sacred olive tree, which offers us olives, the crown jewel of the tables, and olive oil, the source of health.
Olives Sacred in Every Religion
The history of the olive tree is as old as human history. The white dove that Noah sent to see if the post-hurricane world was in order returns with an olive branch in his mouth. Since then, olives have been considered a symbol of peace and order.
First Tree Species Grown
Olives, which have been seen in the Mediterranean area for 6000 years, are one of the oldest known tree species. The olives grown before the discovery of the writing are known as southeastern Anatolia, Syria and the Palestinian region. From here it spreads to Crete and ancient Greece, and to the entire Mediterranean basin.
Branch in Medical Symbol
Have you ever thought about what a double snake wand is in the symbol of medical science? The stick here is an olive branch. Rumor has it that God puts his staff between two snakes to measure hermes' peaceful power. Snakes stop fighting and suddenly hug the staff and don't leave. Since then, this image has been the symbol of Hermes' medical science.
Immortal Tree
In the famous Iliad Saga, Homer leans on an olive tree. The olive tree says to him, "I belong to everyone and I don't belong to anyone, I was here before you came, and I'll be here after you're gone." On this story, it is thought that the olive tree is immortal and its roots symbolize immortality.
In fact, an olive tree can live up to a thousand years. Some studies have also found 2,000-year-old olive trees. One of the reasons why the olive tree has such a longevity is the substance oleuropein in its leaves. This substance helps to protect the olive and olive tree.
Always Green
Have you ever observed the olive tree in summer or winter? If you have noticed olive trees have constantly green leaves in summer and winter. The leaves usually do not fall out, and the newly released leaves become green in place of the fallen ones.
