A Laurel Wreath is a wreath which is mainly made using the leaves and branches of the bay laurel evergreen tree. Laurel wreaths were mainly popular in Ancient Greece in the olden days which was believed as a sign of status or victory and were often given as an award to winners of the Olympics or to victorious war commanders in the same way that a person would now receive a medal for his / her success. Even today, the laurel wreath is still used in some schools and is often given to a person for completing his / her master's or honorary degree as a mark of honour. A laurel wreath is also the perfect accessory for completing a Greek costume, whether for a party or for a play and it can be used to accentuate their costumes.
A laurel wreath
The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.
In ancient Greek games (as, fo example, the Olympic Games) the prize for the winner was a laurel wreath. In ancient Greek games (as, fo example, the Olympic Games) the prize for the winner was a laurel wreath.
A laurel wreath and a jar with the likeness of himself
A Laurel Wreath is made from "bay laurel" leaves and branches, "cherry laurel" or "spineless butchers broom" The chosen laurel leaves and branches are woven into a head piece to make the traditional Laurel Wreath.
Athletes are given the laurel wreath as a symbol of victory and achievement, dating back to ancient Greece. In the context of the ancient Olympic Games, the wreath was awarded to winners as a mark of honor, representing glory and excellence. The laurel tree was associated with the Greek god Apollo, symbolizing triumph and divine favor. Today, the laurel wreath continues to be a powerful emblem of success in sports and other competitive fields.
A laurel wreath
Laurel Wreath
A wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as anemblem of victory.
Winners in the Ancient Olympic Games were crowned with a laurel leaf wreath. This meant that when they went home everybody knew that he had won. Many Olympic champions never had to do work again.
Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, is typically depicted holding a laurel wreath in her hand. The laurel wreath symbolizes triumph and is often awarded to victors in various competitions or battles.
Laurel and holly