it was first used in 1800bc
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.
A laurel wreath.
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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
Laurel Wreath
A wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as anemblem of victory.
Apollo used the leaves of the laurel tree to create a wreath, which he then wore as a symbol of victory and achievement. The laurel wreath became a common motif in Greek art and was awarded to winners of athletic contests, symbolizing Apollo's protection.
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.
A symbol of victory is typically a laurel wreath. In ancient Greece and Rome, winners of athletic competitions were awarded with a wreath made of fresh or dried laurel leaves as a sign of triumph. Today, it is still commonly used to represent victory and achievement.
This may be a reference to a "laurel," a wreath of laurel (or holly) used to indicate the status of a champion or other honored person.
Laurel and holly