In Ancient Greece, the olive branch was a symbol of bounty and victory. Its association with plenty comes from the essential character of the olive to the Greek economy - without it, Greek life would have been utterly lessened, and dramatically different. The branch was also awarded to [[Olympic]] victors. | In Ancient Greece, the olive branch was a symbol of bounty and victory. Its association with plenty comes from the essential character of the olive to the Greek economy - without it, Greek life would have been utterly lessened, and dramatically different. The branch was also awarded to [[Olympic]] victors. |