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The '''Olympic Tree''' was a large wild [[olive]] tree standing atop a pedestal opposite the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], [[Greece]]. | The '''Olympic Tree''' was a large wild [[olive]] tree standing atop a pedestal opposite the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] within the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]] in [[Elis]], [[Greece]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:22, 14 October 2021
The Olympic Tree was a large wild olive tree standing atop a pedestal opposite the Temple of Zeus within the Sanctuary of Olympia in Elis, Greece.
The tree was also called Kallistefanos Elea (beautiful crown)[1] and the Olive Tree of Zeus[2],
History[edit | edit source]
The olive wreaths of the winners of the Olympic Games, kotinos, were made of the branches of the Olympic Tree. The branches were cut by children using a golden sickle and then taken to the Temple of Hera where the Hellanodikai, the judges of the games, made the wreaths.[3]
During the 428 BCE Olympics, the Spartan misthios Kassandra visited the Tree with her friend Barnabas.[3] Kassandra was also later crowned by Leander as the winner of that year's Olympics at the Tree.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Kassandra crowned victor before the Olympic Tree -
Celebration before the Olympic Tree
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Olympic Tree
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Gods of Olympia: Olive Tree of Zeus
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Barnabas Abroad
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Pankration