Laurel wreath

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/laurel-wreath

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ancient greek context?Associated with the god Apollo; awarded in musical and poetic competitions
2. What is the ancient roman context?Symbol of martial victory and successful military commanders during triumphs
3. Why did ancient Greeks give laurel wreaths to winners?In ancient Greece, winners of athletic and artistic contests were given laurel wreaths to honor their excellence. The wreath was linked to the god Apollo, who represented music, poetry, and skill.
4. Which plants are used to make laurel wreaths?The main plant is the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis). Sometimes people use spineless butcher's broom or cherry laurel to make a wreath.

Aromatic: Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Martial: Associated with war or military life.
Idiomatic Usage: The use of words and phrases that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning.