====== Olive ======
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latin_names: Olea europaea
folk_names: Olivier, Itm, Mitan
gender_tags: Masculine
planet_tags: Sun
element_tags: Fire
deity_tags: Athena, Apollo, Irene, Minerva, Ra
effect_tags: Healing, Peace, Fertility, Potency, Protection, Lust
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===== Ritual Uses =====
The oil was burned in lamps to light temples in ancient times.
===== Magical Uses =====
On an olive leaf write Athena's name. Press this against the head or wear on the body and it will cure a headache. Olive oil has long been used as an anointing oil to aid in healing.

Olive leaves scattered or placed in a room spread a peaceful vibration throughout the area.

When eaten, olives ensure fertility as well as sexual potency in men, and are also lust-inducing. Athenian brides wore crowns of olive leaves to ensure their fertility.

A branch of olive hung over the door guards the house against all evils, and on the chimney wards off lightning. Olive leaves, worn, bring luck.
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