2006-07-10 09:49:11 · 7 answers · asked by Pineapple 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
a laurel
2006-07-10 09:52:30 · answer #1 · answered by Omega_Red9 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The laurel wreath that Caesar and other Romans are often depicted wearing is the emblem of a triumphator, a military leader who has been voted a "Triumph" by the Roman Senate in recognition of his defeat of public foes (justis hostilibusque bellis).
NB:It is true that Caesar was also the recipient of the "Grass Crown" or personal courage in battle that resulted in saving a legion from defeat. But this honor was literally made of grass (not leaves) pulled from the battlefield and woven into a circlet by his own troops.
The Grass Crown was the highest honor that any Roman could aspire to and Roman law required that whenever the recipient of the Grass Crown entered the Senate the entire assembly stand and applaud him.
2006-07-10 18:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by Rillifane 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laurel
2006-07-10 20:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by MTSU history student 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was called a grass crown. he got it because he saved an entire legion....I think. It was one of the Roman military awards.
2006-07-10 19:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by mjtpopus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corona graminea - Grass Crown
2006-07-10 16:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by newburg_2_fine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
laurel
2006-07-12 03:17:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laurel wreath
2006-07-10 16:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋