In the Middle East in Bible times, greasing a person’s head with oil was a sign of favor toward him or an act of hospitality toward a guest. Generally, the oil used was olive oil with perfume added to it.
ამისთვის ძირითადად სხვადასხვა სურნელით გაჯერებულ ზეითუნის ზეთს იყენებდნენ.