
In Greek tradition, olive branches represented peace, with the tree itself being sacred to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and defensive warfare. In later years, defeated Roman armies would display olive branches as a white flag to indicate surrender.
In Islam, the olive tree is considered “blessed,” with the olive’s oil providing light that is “well-nigh luminous, though fire scarce touched it,” and by which one is given guidance. (An-Noor 36 – Yusuf Ali)
Our olive wood design of a dove carrying an olive branch represents our hope for universal peace and symbolizes a peace offering from one man to another, as in the phrase, "Let us extend an olive branch."
Written by: Nadeen Abu-Khairan
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