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What is the symbol of Athena?
The symbol of Athena is an owl or an olive branch. The owl represents her wisdom and the olive branch represents how she made the olive tree for the people in Greece.
Where does aioli come from?
Aioli (eye-YO-lee) - (French) The French word for garlic is "ail." Sometimes called the "butter of Provence."History: It is believed to have originated in Provence, France. As the landscape of the Provence area is not suited for cows as other areas of France, more for sheep, goats, and olive trees, butter is not a common ingredient in Provencal food.
In the ancient Greek Olympic games what did the winner receive?
A wreath of olive branches was placed on the winner's head at the ancient Olympics in Greece.
What did farmers grow in Greece?
Farmers grew a multitude of various crops. However, predominately, their greatest commodity is the sacred olive of the east. Olives date back to the archaic era of 6000BC and the same seeds of these ancient olives are cultivated to this day. Similarly, as Greece is an arid and tumultuous country it is hard to reap a plentiful harvest. In the south, peaches and nectarines are grown in bounteous numbers. This is due to the huge number of goats in the south, whose potent faeces act as a nutrient-rich fertiliser.
What are three crops that grew well in Greece's soil?
Three crops that grew well in Greece's soil are olives, grapes, and wheat. The Mediterranean climate, with its warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, is ideal for olive trees, which produce high-quality olive oil. Grapes thrive in the rocky terrain, contributing to Greece's long-standing wine production tradition. Wheat is also cultivated, serving as a staple food for the population.
Why did the Greeks chose olive oil and wine?
Because Greece is well suited to growing olive trees and grape vines.
Why were olive trees grapes sheep and goat well suited to Greece?
they dont need much attention
What livestock does Greece produce?
Greece has sheep, goats, dairy cows, fattening cattle, pigs and poultry.
What are the staple foods in Greece?
eggplant souvlaki. ---- Here is a list of a few staple foods from Greece:* Lemons * Eggplant * Olives * Grape leaves * Spinach * Feta cheese * Chickpeas * Bread * Olive Oil
Where in Greece do olive trees grow?
Yes they do grow olive trees in Greece.
Why do they use olive oil in Greece?
because olive oil was made in the ancient Greece
What fruits did ancient greek grow?
Grapes, apples, oranges, melons and many others.
What are some of the major food products of Greece?
black kalamata olives feta cheese seafood and fish grapes and wine olive oils grape leaves for domalata puff pastries honey
What is Crete in Greece known for?
Nice beaches, resorts, kri-kri goats, and the ancient ruins of Knossos.It is also known for its products such as olive oil and raki and also about their traditions in dancing and singing.
What does an olive crown represent?
the country Greece the country Greece
How do you spell calamata olive?
The type of olive is a Kalamata olive, a large black (dark purple) olive from Greece.
Why was Greece considered The Big Olive during its Golden Age?
Greece was the main producer of olive oil in the ancient world.
