Where did the wreath originate?

Answer 1

The wreath dates back at least to ancient Greece. It was associated with Apollo, the Greek god of health and life. One of its first recorded uses was 2,500-2,600 years ago, at the Pythian games. The Pythian games were the ancient model to the modern-day Olympic games. But winners weren't given medals. Instead, they were given laurel wreaths, as symbolic crowns of victory.

Answer 2

The laurel wreath was associated with the worship of Apollo. Apollo was the ancient Greek god of arts, light, medicine, and prophecy. The oldest known, recorded use of the wreath dates back 2,500-2,600 years. The wreath was the ancient Greek equivalent to the modern-day Olympic medal. For it was ka the crown of victory for the winners of the Pythian Games. These games were the ancient equivalent of the modern-day Olympic games. But only men participated. Beauty of appearance and form were part of the training for the games. And Apollo represented the ideal in young male beauty.

Answer 3

It was originally a pagan custom to show the circle of life.

Answer 4

The Romans