The Civic Crown (Latin: corona civica) was a military decoration during the Roman Republic and the subsequent Roman Empire, given to Romans who saved the lives of fellow citizens. It was …

In common modern idiomatic usage, a laurel wreath or "crown" refers to a victory. The expression "resting on one's laurels" refers to someone relying entirely on long-past successes for …

Wreaths of leaves from laurel, olive, oak, myrtle, and celery were particularly symbolically significant, with the laurel wreath the victor's crown at the Pythian Games and at a Roman …

May 16, 2023 · The Civic Crown, also known as the Corona Civica in Latin, was a prestigious military decoration awarded by the ancient Romans. Made from oak leaves and acorns, the …

There was a variety of Ancient Roman crowns mostly for individual achievements. They were made as a wreath of branches of different plant types, or as bands of metal with different …

The corona civica, or civic crown, was a garland of oak leaves granted by the Senate to someone whom they considered had saved the lives of fellow Roman citizens in battle.

Rome's use of crowns was unique in that far more than kings could receive and wear crowns. Some Roman uses likely originated with Greek practices and mythology. Apollo, a god …

The Civic Crown (Latin: corona civica) was a military decoration during the Roman Republic and the subsequent Roman Empire, given to Romans who saved the lives of fellow citizens. It was …

Various myths and interpretations surround the meaning and origins of laurel wreaths commonly known as Greek/Roman leaf crowns. One such myth involves the story of Daphne and Apollo. …

Feb 9, 2024 · With its simple yet elegant design, the laurel wreath has symbolized victory, honor, and achievement for thousands of years. From ancient Greece to modern times, it has been …