The main characters of this story are Athena and Poseidon from Greek mythology.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom. Posedion is the god of the sea. A competition is organised between Athena and Poseidon, and the name of the winner will be given to the city founded by Kekrops. Zeus says that which side makes a more favourable and beneficial work for humanity, that person will win. They meet around the sacred rock and present the gifts. Poseidon creates horses by hitting the rock with his trident. Athena, on the other hand, hits his spear on the rock and creates an olive tree with branches full of fruit.
At the end, Athena is the winner.
Olive, which belongs to the olive family, can live up to 100 years old.
Olive farming is possible in the Mediterranean region and its neighbourhood. It is also possible to grow in bad soil conditions. As it does not like very hot weather, it is not possible to grow in very cold weather.
Olive farming can be done in a very wide area in our country. We can use these olives directly as olives for breakfast or we can use them in the form of olive oil.
Because olives contain many vitamins, they are highly preferred in the past and today.
Olive oil is a fruit juice. It is a liquid formed by pressing the olive directly with its core and fleshy part. It does not need to be processed like other oils. It is possible to produce naturally.
The leading countries in olive oil production; Spain, Italy, Turkey, Greece.
Thanks to the vitamins A-D-E and K in the content of olives, it has been a perfect raw materials for skin products.
Nourishes the skin; It helps the skin to nourish and look more radiant.
Anti-ageing effect: Its anti-ageing feature is also known.
Moisturises; Thanks to its skin moisturising feature, it protects the moisture balance of the skin.
Can be used in the treatment of skin problems; Especially black olives can be used in the treatment of skin irritations such as eczema and psoriasis.
Nourishes the hair; It nourishes the hair by giving moisture to the hair and helps it look more lively and shiny.
Can be used in the treatment of scalp problems; It is effective in problems such as dandruff and eczema.
Hair growth; Helps hair grow healthy and faster.
Olive is a food source that is highly preferred on the tables, especially for breakfast. Another common use is olive oil.
Olives can strengthen body resistance in the prevention of diseases and protection from diseases by acting as antioxidants. It is also beneficial in the prevention of important diseases such as heart diseases, arterial occlusion, breast cancer. When consumed after a meal, it has a bloating effect
