Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the earliest form of brand storytelling through their detailed 'product origin narratives' for goods in international trade?

Before modern advertising, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish their products in bustling marketplaces. From Phoenician merchants marking their wares with distinctive symbols to Roman shopkeepers creating elaborate origin stories for exotic goods, brand storytelling has ancient roots. This poll explores how one famous ancient civilization pioneered narrative techniques that would influence commerce for millennia to come.

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Phoenicians, who created elaborate stories about the purple dye's royal origins to justify its high price
Egyptians, who inscribed hieroglyphic 'testimonials' from pharaohs on luxury items to increase their perceived value
Greeks, who attached myths involving gods to premium olive oils and wines to differentiate regional products
Mesopotamians, who stamped clay tablets with narratives about a product's journey to authenticate imported goods