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what is the name of the leaf thing that the romans/greeks wore on their heads? It was usually worn by gods or kings. it was usually worn with a white robe..........

2006-12-02 05:33:42 · 7 answers · asked by Carlos Gianni 2 in Arts & Humanities History

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that would be a laurel wreath. as you mentioned, Greek gods, like Apollo, are often depicted wearing a laurel wreath. when it was awarded to Greek and Roman males it was usually a symbol of victory or triumph.

2006-12-02 05:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by just an inkling 3 · 1 0

That wreath thing is called a Laurel.

And it was also worn by or given to winners of the Olympics as a victory crown.

2006-12-02 05:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by M_Palidin_2001 3 · 0 0

properly to be taught the Roman civilization you're able to desire to something approximately Greek civilization on condition that they're promptly tied in lots of approaches as to faith, style of government societal mores ; therapy of ladies people and so forth. in case you be taught the Greek one first, it would make the Roman one plenty extra handy and you come across a number of those similiarities and additionally how the Romans replaced them to their own purpose and more suitable on them

2016-12-10 20:26:42 · answer #3 · answered by lot 4 · 0 0

Myrtle, an evergreen plant still used for ground cover. My great,great, great grandmother brought some from her place in Scotland, and it still covers the floor of woods where the chimney of their cabin stands in South Carolina. I have it all over my yard in Indiana as well.

2006-12-02 06:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by john s 5 · 0 0

Exactly as stated above. A laurel wreath. It symbolises victory as well.

2006-12-02 05:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0 0

wikipedia.com

2006-12-02 06:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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2006-12-02 05:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by new new 1 · 0 0

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