Laurel Wreath
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Title
Laurel Wreath
Subject
Laurel Wreath
Description
Laurel Wreath is made of branches and leaves of laurels (laurus nobilis). It is an ancient symbol of victory in Greek mythology.
The history of the laurel wreath can be traced back to Greek mythology, namely the story of Apollo and Daphne. After being mocked by Apollo, Eros (Cupid) shot him with a gold arrow to fall in love for Daphne, while he equally shot Daphne with a lead arrow to make her hate Apollo. Apollo, then, chased Daphne until she cried to her father to turn her into a laurel tree. Apollo vowed to honor Daphne and made an Laurel Wreath, which became his symbol (Wikipedia 2021).
In ancient times, the laurel wreath was awarded to champions of athletic competitions such as the Olympics. In Roman times, it also depicted the victory of a battle and was worn by commanders or emperors. Today, the laurel wreath is usually used in academia to honor Master or new graduates.
Reference:
Wikipedia. 2021. "Laurel wreath." Last modified December 16, 2021 (17 April 2022).
The history of the laurel wreath can be traced back to Greek mythology, namely the story of Apollo and Daphne. After being mocked by Apollo, Eros (Cupid) shot him with a gold arrow to fall in love for Daphne, while he equally shot Daphne with a lead arrow to make her hate Apollo. Apollo, then, chased Daphne until she cried to her father to turn her into a laurel tree. Apollo vowed to honor Daphne and made an Laurel Wreath, which became his symbol (Wikipedia 2021).
In ancient times, the laurel wreath was awarded to champions of athletic competitions such as the Olympics. In Roman times, it also depicted the victory of a battle and was worn by commanders or emperors. Today, the laurel wreath is usually used in academia to honor Master or new graduates.
Reference:
Wikipedia. 2021. "Laurel wreath." Last modified December 16, 2021 (17 April 2022).
Creator
Le Nguyen Diem Ha
Citation
Le Nguyen Diem Ha, “Laurel Wreath,” Augustus in Saigon!?, accessed December 23, 2024, https://augustusinsaigon.uni-trier.de/items/show/94.