Athena and the Gift of the Olive

A Temple Wild: Greek Mythology and the Mediterranean Landscape

For the ancient Greeks, the Olive was a sacred symbol of divine blessing and wisdom associated particularly with the goddess Athena, as well as with Zeus and the patron of human culture, Aristaeus. In this podcast episode, we discuss the ancient uses of the Olive, as well as discuss the Olive as a teacher of perspective and a reminder of the ancestral gifts of awe, gratitude and humility. DETAILED SHOW NOTES https://atemplewild.com/atemplewild/athena-and-the-olive-tree SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patron: https://atemplewild.com/patron NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Subscribe to the newsletter: https://atemplewild.com/subscribe