Il primo albero d’ulivo

The goddess Athena personifies wisdom and craftsmanship. The Greeks regarded her as the patroness of women's work and agriculture. According to Greek mythology, the goddess Athena planted the first olive tree in the land of Puglia. This ancient olive tree is still considered a symbol of peace because, according to legend, it sprang up the moment Athena struck the rock with her spear, ending a violent dispute with Poseidon. From that moment on, anyone who attempted to harm it would be punished.