Rings
Olive Leaf Opal Golden Ring – Sterling Silver 925
42,00€Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
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Our olive collection is inspired by Ancient Greek history and especially from Greek land. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor, and prosperity.
Sterling Silver Fern Ring
38,00€Sterling silver plated adjustable ring with fern.
Design inspired by Ancient Greece.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honor his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Sterling Silver Gold Plated Adjustable Ring with Fern
46,00€Sterling silver gold plated adjustable ring with fern and turquoise stone.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade in Greece.
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The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honor his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Ring – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
214,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Handmade item.
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Olive Ring with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
278,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Handmade item.
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Olive Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
98,00€Made of sterling silver 925° and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Olive Collection
Our olive collection is inspired by Ancient Greek history and especially from Greek land. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor, and prosperity.
Olive Wreath Ring – 14K Gold
215,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 14k gold.
Handmade item.
Leaves Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
32,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Ring – Sterling Silver 925
32,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Ring with Zircon – Sterling Silver
35,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Ring with Zircon – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
35,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
26,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Leaf Ring – 925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated
45,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Leaf Ring – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
35,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Leaves Ring – Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
35,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Leaf Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
35,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
42,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Branch Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
35,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaves Band Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
55,00€The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Leaf Ring – 14K Yellow Gold
220,00€Made of 14k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Blue Opal Leaf Greek Key Ring- 925 Sterling Silver
78,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Blue Opal Olive Leaf Ring- 925 Sterling Silver
52,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Ring- 925 Sterling Silver Blue Opal
42,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Blue Opal Ring- 925 Sterling Silver
34,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Ring- 925 Sterling Silver Opal
48,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Leaf Opal Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
54,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Opal Ring- 925 Sterling Silver
106,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Greek Key Opal Ring- Sterling Silver 925
48,00€Ring with recurrent Greek key design the symbol of long life and eternity.
Made of 925 sterling silver.
Handmade item.
Opal is the traditional October birthstone. These gems are perhaps most well-known for their play of colors and have their own unique gem grading system. Opals also have one of the most divergent sets of symbolic associations. You can choose to believe they’re the luckiest or unluckiest gems in the world.
Leaf Greek Key Opal Ring- 925 Sterling Silver
78,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Opal Wreath Leaf Ring- 925 Sterling Silver
64,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Leaf Blue Opal Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
48,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. The olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Ring – 925 Sterling Silver with Blue Opal
62,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol. The olive tree in Ancient Greece was a symbol of the Olympic ideal, since an olive branch was the only prize for the Olympic champions. Τhe olive tree symbolizes peace, victory, honor and prosperity.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver with blue opal stone.
Handmade item.
Olive Leaf Zircon Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
74,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 925 Sterling Silver.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Zircon Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
74,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaves Ring – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
48,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Branch Ring – 925 Sterling Silver
74,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 925 Sterling Silver.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia,intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Ring with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
582,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Leaf Adjustable Ring with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
528,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Branch Ring – 18K Solid Yellow Gold
756,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 18k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition, because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Branch Ring – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
560,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Ring with White Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
602,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Branch Ring – 18K Solid Yellow Gold
680,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 18k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Branch Ring – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
514,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Olive Leaf Ring with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
578,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Leaf Zircon Ring – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
494,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Leaf Zircon Ring – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
418,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Leaf Ring with Zircon – 14K Solid Yellow Gold
418,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 14k gold with zircon.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
Leaf Ring – 18K Solid Yellow Gold
554,00€Ring inspired by the olive leaf symbol.
Made of 18k gold.
The olive wreath also known as kotinos was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was an olive branch, of the wild- olive tree that grew at Olympia, intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. According to Pausanias it was introduced by Heracles as a prize for the running race winner to honour his father Zeus. In the ancient Olympic Games there were no gold, silver, or bronze medals. There was only one winner per event, crowned with an olive wreath made of wild-olive leaves from a sacred tree near the temple of Zeus at Olympia. Olive wreaths were given out during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in honor of the ancient tradition because the games were being held in Greece.
