What is the difference between green olives and black olives? There is a persistent misconception that it is the fruit of different trees. In fact, green fruits (olives) are simply harvested earlier than more Mature black (olives). Mention of Oliva's in the Bible. In the Book of Books this tree is a symbol of rebirth, return, and resurrection. The dove released by Noah in search of land, brought a branch of an olive tree – a sign of the end of the Great flood and the temporary reconciliation of Heaven with the sinful earth. Under an olive tree in the garden of Gethsemane Christ prayed. Olive tree is one of the most beautiful legends of Ancient Greece. Once the gods have a bet to see who will be the patron of Attica. Poseidon raised his Trident and knocked out of the barren rocks, the source, the goddess Athena shook his spear and plunged it deep into the ground - from the ground up an olive tree. Recognizing this gift is more valuable, the gods awarded victory to Athena. Thus, the goddess of wisdom gave humanity the olive tree, winning the contest of the gods on the most useful gift. Olive wood carved images of the gods: the sacred grove at Olympia consisted of olive trees and olive branches were presented to the winners of sports competitions. Olive wreaths (along with Laurel) were decorated on various occasions, the winners and the victors. If an olive branch in Ancient Rome was primarily a symbol of the goddess of peace, the soldiers in the triumphal procession carrying wreaths of olive branches, because the goddess Athena (lat. Minerva) was the goddess of war. Envoys begging for peace and protection, often carrying olive branches with wool ties. So I definitely need to try this salad bread... lush, porous and air... with herbs oregano and coriander... black pepper... touch of olives...