Mount Olympus

In Greek mythology this sacred place on earth was significant as a zone of great power, the meeting place of heaven and earth. The clouds that envelop the mountain throughout the year, are continual reminders of this eternal perception. It is therefore, Ancient Greeks believed that Zeus, king of the gods and his family of deities dwelt on Mount Olympus.

The shape of the massif and the majestic peaks, covered in fog and low-hanging clouds, often bring storms. The intense diversity of the landscape, the varying orientation of the slopes and their position in relation to the sea, affect Olympus’ climate and so a local microclimate prevails. The geological background and the soil, favor the growth of particular vegetation types and biotopes.

In 1938, about 92 square miles covering the mountain and the surrounding area, became the first Greek National Park. This was in recognition of the area’s extraordinary bio-diversity. It is estimated that there are 1,700 plant species – 25 percent of all plant species found in Greece, as well as 32 species of mammals and 108 species of birds on the mountain. In 1981 UNESCO followed and classified the region as the Olympus Biosphere Reserve.

This geographical specificity of Mount Olympus and it’s environs, this most unique Greek climate location, offers the abundance and uniqueness of its growing herbs, roots and fruits on its rich and divine soil.

This sacred place is home and origin of all “Wild Roots” products.