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What did the athens trade?
the Athens traded pottery and olive oil
Why was Greece considered The Big Olive during its Golden Age?
Greece was the main producer of olive oil in the ancient world.
Which greek god gave Athens its first olive tree?
I'm pretty sure Athena gave Athens its first olive tree because the olive tree is her sign. But i am not sure.
What did the olive tree provide the Athens with?
olives.
Why was Athena so important to the Athens?
because to win Athens over she had provided the first olive tree providing wood, olive oil and food... :)
What plant were sacred to Athena?
The olive tree. Look it up in the history of Athens from when her and Poseidon were trying to figure out who should get Athens. Athena gave an olive tree to Athens and Poseidon gave Athens a saltwater fountain that was as salty as the sea that he had power over.
What is the connection between Athens and Athena?
The connection between Athens and Athena is, Athena is the protector god of Athens. The King of Athens, Cecrops, needs a protector god over Athens. Athena was chosen because Athena grew an olive tree, the olive tree was fundamental to the Athenian economy.
Was it a crime to chop down an olive tree in Athens?
No
Greece's national tree?
it is the olive tree in Greek mythology the city of Athens was given the olive tree as a present from Athena to help decide Athens patron god Poseidon gave them horses and the Greeks thought the olive tree was the better gift.
What type of food is an olive considered to be?
An olive is considered to be a fruit.
What Natural resources did Athens have?
Olive trees from the goddess Athena, whom Athens was named after, according to myth.
Why is the olive wreath sacred?
The olive wreath is considered sacred in ancient Greek culture because the olive tree was seen as a symbol of peace, purity, and victory. People who won in various competitions, such as the Olympic Games, were crowned with olive wreaths as a sign of honor and recognition. The olive wreath was also associated with the goddess Athena, who was the patron of Athens and symbolized wisdom and victory.
