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A laurel wreath is a symbol of triumph, a wreath made of connected branches and leaves of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen. It was also later made from spineless butcher's broom ( Ruscus hypoglossum ) or cherry laurel ( Prunus laurocerasus ).
English: Vectorized laurel wreath in SVG format. Modified from Greek Roman Laurel wreath vector.svg. Made in Inkscape 'In Greek mythology:' symbol of victory awarded to victors in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics. 'In the ancient Roman Empire:' Symbol of martial triumph given to successful commanders.
Owl standing on amphora, all surrounded by a wreath of olive leaves. Greek silver tetradrachm from Athens, c. 200 –150 BC. In Greek tradition, a hiketeria (ἱκετηρία) was an olive branch held by supplicants to show their status as such when approaching persons of power or in temples when supplicating the gods.
Here’s a look back at Fort Worth Star-Telegram photos capturing everyday life in Grapevine from the 1920s through the 1950s. See more historic photos from the Star-Telegram archives here.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. Symbol of Advent period For the use of a single candle marked with the days of Advent, see Advent candle. Advent wreath with a Christ candle in the center The Advent wreath, or Advent crown, is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four weeks of Advent in the ...
The city named their new operation the Grapevine Vintage Railroad (GVRR) with FRA reporting mark: GVRX. Grapevine operated the train under trackage agreements with FWWR. When Trinity Metro began operating their TEXRail [3] commuter line, GVRR made arrangements for trackage rights on their right-of-way to Haltom City. From that point on, GVRR ...
Vitis (grapevine) is a genus of 81 accepted species [5] of vining plants in the flowering plant family Vitaceae. The genus consists of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere. The genus consists of species predominantly from the Northern Hemisphere.
Christ the Vine by Victor, 1674. The True Vine was a popular theme painted by Cretan artists. One of the earliest painters of the theme was Angelos Akotantos.Angelos painted several versions of the work during the 15th century.