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A laurel wreath is a circular wreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis,Lauraceae), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen. In Greek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head. In ancient Greece wreaths were awarded to victors, both in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics made of wild olive-tree known as "kotinos" (κότινος),[1] (sc. at Olympia) and in poetic meets; in Rome they were symbols of martial victory, crowning a successful commander during his triumph. Whereas ancient laurel wreaths are most often depicted as a horseshoe shape, modern versions are usually complete rings.
In common modern idiomatic usage it refers to a victory. The expression "resting on one's laurels" refers to someone relying entirely on long-past successes for continued fame or recognition, where to "look to one's laurels" encourages an individual to take inspiration from past achievements to conquer a fresh task.
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What does Apollo wear?
Apollo wears a Laurel crown on his head. He has a small harp and a small bow in his hands. Apollo had blue eyes and golden wavy hair. He is very strong because of his big muscles!
Who is Apollo the greek god?
Apollo is the Greek god of the sun, light, music and the prophecy. He is known to wear a laurel wreath on his head and he plays the lyre.
Why was the laurel tree sacred to Apollo?
Daphne, who fled from Apollo, turned into a laurel tree, and Apollo made a wreath of the boughs to put upon his head.
How long were Apollo and daphne together?
They never were together. Eros(a.k.a Cupid) was mad with Apollo because he'd been teasing him. He got revenge with Apollo by shotting him with a gold arrow (to make him fall in love with Daphne, the nymph) and shot Daphne with a lead arrow (to make her loathe him, that, and she was chaste). Apollo chased after her and she begged for her father's help (Peneus)and he turned her into a laurel tree. Apollo swore to 'keep her' by his side, thus, why we see him and a laurel crown.
Why is Apollo's symbol a laurel tree?
It was memory of Daphne who fled from him and was transformed into a laurel tree.
What does Apollo wear?
Apollo wears a Laurel crown on his head. He has a small harp and a small bow in his hands. Apollo had blue eyes and golden wavy hair. He is very strong because of his big muscles!
Who changed Daphne into a tree?
Daphne was running from Apollo, and she was running out of breath. She prayed to her father and he changed her into a laurel tree. Thus, why we see Apollo with a laurel crown.
In metamorphoses who transforms into a laurel?
Daphne, a patroness of Diana (Goddess of the Hunt), asked to be turned into a laurel tree after Apollo fell in love with her. She did not love him back and wished to remain an unmarried virgin, true only to Diana, for the rest of her life. Apollo pursued her and she finally begged the gods to be turned into the tree. Thus, to show his devotion, Apollo adopted the laurel tree as his sacred tree and wore the laurel leaves on his head as a crown.
Who is Apollo the greek god?
Apollo is the Greek god of the sun, light, music and the prophecy. He is known to wear a laurel wreath on his head and he plays the lyre.
What did Julius Caesar wear on his head as crown?
A Wreath was a symbol of honour in Rome. According to Conn Iggulden book Julius first earnt the wreath on the island of Lesbos, Greece during his days in the legion after he showed bravery when seizing a fort in Mytilene
Did the king of ancient Rome wear a crown?
No. Ancient rulers sometimes wore laurel wreath crowns.
Why was the laurel tree sacred to Apollo?
Daphne, who fled from Apollo, turned into a laurel tree, and Apollo made a wreath of the boughs to put upon his head.
Is there a name for the laurel leaf crown worn by Caesar?
A laurel
Does Apollo have a spicefic tre?
Laurel.
How long were Apollo and daphne together?
They never were together. Eros(a.k.a Cupid) was mad with Apollo because he'd been teasing him. He got revenge with Apollo by shotting him with a gold arrow (to make him fall in love with Daphne, the nymph) and shot Daphne with a lead arrow (to make her loathe him, that, and she was chaste). Apollo chased after her and she begged for her father's help (Peneus)and he turned her into a laurel tree. Apollo swore to 'keep her' by his side, thus, why we see him and a laurel crown.
What was the sacred tree of Apollo?
Laurel and Palm Tree is Apollo's sacred tree
Why is Apollo's symbol a laurel tree?
It was memory of Daphne who fled from him and was transformed into a laurel tree.
