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The olive branch was one of the attributes of Eirene [6] [7] on Roman Imperial coins. [8] For example, the reverse of a tetradrachm of Vespasian from Alexandria , 70-71 AD, shows Eirene standing holding a branch upward in her right hand.
Mars, the god of war, had another aspect, Mars Pacifer, Mars the bringer of Peace, who is shown on coins of the later Roman Empire bearing an olive branch. [9] [10] Appian describes the use of the olive-branch as a gesture of peace by the enemies of the Roman general Scipio Aemilianus in the Numantine War [11] and by Hasdrubal of Carthage. [12]
The emblem, shaped as a Roman wreath, comprises a white five-pointed star, the Stella d'Italia (English: "Star of Italy"), which is the oldest national symbol of Italy, since it dates back to the Graeco-Roman tradition, [1] with a thin red border, superimposed upon a five-spoked cogwheel, standing between an olive branch to the left side and an ...
The olive wreath, also known as kotinos (Greek: κότινος), [1] was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was a branch of the wild olive tree [ 2 ] Kallistefanos Elea [ 3 ] (also referred to as Elaia Kallistephanos ) [ 4 ] that grew at Olympia , [ 5 ] intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe.
Roman Catholic Church: Major shrine: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Hawaii: Feast: 9 July, January 24: Attributes: Blessed Virgin Mary, Infant Jesus, olive branch, dove: Patronage: Peace, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, El Salvador, Maine, Hawaii
Crowns became essential parts of the regalia of the Roman emperors during the Roman imperial period. [21] The laurel wreaths of a triumphator were often worn by imperial portraits, as were radiate crowns. [21] According to Pliny the Elder, the Arval Brethren, an ancient Roman priesthood, were accustomed to wear a wreath of grain sheaves. [22]
The eagle is a great deal more robust and clutches the olive branch and arrows from behind. The 13 arrows were restored, in accordance with the original law, and the olive branch was depicted with 13 leaves and 13 olives. The clouds surrounding the constellation were made a complete circle for the first time. [14]
To the left of History is an eagle, perched on a fasces, the ancient Roman bundle of birch rods symbolizing authority. To the left of America is another eagle, carrying the olive branch of peace. To the center-left in the background is a man in same pose as the prospector at the end of "Discovery of Gold in California"; this is because Brumidi ...