Myths, history, art, and the study of folklore are essential witnesses to the knowledge of olive oil civilization, which has been indivisibly linked to human nature within the Hellenic space for 5,000 years.
The olive tree, with its blessed fruit, is celebrated for its contribution to nutrition, good health, hygiene, cosmetic care, heating, and lighting, acquiring a sacred character with symbolic and religious extensions.
Contemporary medical studies confirm the myths about olive oil by proving that as an essential ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, it contributes not only to good health but also to longevity.
In this book, you will be able to draw abundant information on the mythology, history, and folklore studies of the olive tree, fruit, and oil. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to taste delicious dishes based on olives and olive oil by preparing the traditional recipes included in it.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Stella Kalogeraki
- Publisher
- Mediterraneo Editions
- Language
- French
- Subtitle
- Un gage de long?vit?
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 144
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2005
- Dimensions
- 12x22 cm
- Award
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9789608227026
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