an epic storytelling
There once came a time in Ancient Greece when the first king of Athens, Cecrops, who was half man and half serpent, had to find a tutelary deity for the city-state of Athens.
The two Olympian gods who were particularly interested in patronage were Poseidon, the god of the seas, and Athena, the goddess of wisdom and skill. They presented themselves before Cecrops, and Cecrops required them to offer a gift of real value to Athens.
Poseidon came first: he struck the earth powerfully and created a fountain with his trident. Immediately, water gushed forth, but the water proved to be salty and not very useful for the people.
Next it was the goddess Athena’s turn. Athena stepped forward, jammed her spear into the ground, knelt down, and planted an olive branch inside. In this way, she created an olive tree that symbolised peace and prosperity on earth. Cecrops was very impressed by Athena’s gift.
So he chose Athena to be the ruler of the city of Athens and the city was named after her.
However, God Poseidon was not pleased with Cecrops’ decision and cursed the city of Athens to never have enough water from then on.
After that, it is said, a great problem of water shortage began in Athens, which continues to this day.
a God given tree
RHAPSODY EVOO is produced with slow technological practices, certified organic, cold extracted under zero oxygen conditions.
The daily consumption of 20 gr. of the analyzed olive oil sample, provides at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol or their derivatives (>5 mg). Consequently, the oil belongs to the category of oils that protect the blood lipids from oxidative stress, according to the Regulation 432/2012 of the European Union.
It should be noted that oleocanthal and oleacein present important biological activity.
They have been related with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardioprotective and neuroprotective activity.
a High Phenolic olive oil
RHAPSODY EVOO found its place among world’s best of the best. It’s one of the most antioxidant and mono-unsaturated fat rich olive oils internationally – clinically proven. The least we could ever do is wrap this trully blessed product of our land with a packaging mythic to the bone.
How to use? Use RHAPSODY EVOO in raw form in your everyday dish or as a supplement. Benefits of a daily dosage of a teaspoon:
-antioxidant
-anti-inflammatory
-blood pressure
-cardioprotective action
-neuroprotective activity
-bad cholesterol LDL
-good cholosterol HDL
-protection from type 2 diabetes
(following a healthy diet and way of living)
NO additives or preservatives.
a drop of Greek mythology
We grew up under the shadow of olive trees. A rocky land, blessed with the fruits of an – almost Holy – tree.
Present in legends, fairytales and stories, the olive tree always stood for peace, prosperity and wisdom.
By triumphing this so called “battle”, Goddess Athena not only gave the birthname to the city of Athens – she gave birth to our country’s culture, landscape color palette and our – last but not least – everyday meal.
Olive oil is deeply bond with our days and nights, our joy or sadness, used when we are baptised, when we light a candle or even leave this colorful planet called Earth.
It’s our Alpha and our Omega.