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  2. Wreaths and crowns in antiquity - Wikipedia

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    In classical and late antiquity wreaths or crowns (Ancient Greek: στέφανος, romanized: stéphanos, lit. 'wreath', 'crown'; Latin: corona, lit. ' wreath ', ' garland ', ' chaplet ') usually made of vegetation or precious metals were worn on ceremonial occasions and were awarded for various achievements. The symbolism of these different ...

  3. Gold wreaths from Thrace - Wikipedia

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    Gold wreaths from Thrace. The gold wreaths from Thrace are jewellery wreaths found in inner Thrace, which is within present day Bulgaria. The gold wreaths were found in the mounds and tombs of aristocrats at various locations in Thrace that have been dated to a period from the latter half of the fourth century and early part third century BC. [1]

  4. Kritonios Crown - Wikipedia

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    The Kritonios Crown is an ancient ornate golden crown or wreath dating to the 4th century BC. It was discovered in 1814 [1] in the tomb of a man named Kritonios in Armento, Italy. The crown is now in the Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich, Germany. A twig of oak forms the base, from which elements with chalices of blue enamel protrude, with ...

  5. Wreath - Wikipedia

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    Mid 4th century BC. A wreath (/ riːθ /) is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a ring shape. [1] In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration.

  6. Ancient Greek funeral and burial practices - Wikipedia

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    This greater simplicity in burial coincided with the rise of democracy and the egalitarian military of the hoplite phalanx, and became pronounced during the early Classical period (5th century BC). [4] During the 4th century, the decline of democracy and the return of aristocratic dominance was accompanied by more magnificent tombs that ...

  7. Pottery of ancient Greece - Wikipedia

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    Next to her stands a male figure, naked and winged. Both figures wear wreaths made of leaves and their hair preserve traces of golden paint. The features of their faces are stylized. The vase has a white ground and maintains in several parts the traces of bluish, greenish and reddish paint. It dates to the 4th century BC.

  8. Isthmian Games - Wikipedia

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    Isthmian Games or Isthmia (Ancient Greek: Ἴσθμια) were one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, and were named after the Isthmus of Corinth, where they were held. As with the Nemean Games, the Isthmian Games were held both the year before and the year after the Olympic Games (the second and fourth years of an Olympiad), while the ...

  9. Here's the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles - AOL

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    The first Advent took place in either the 4th or 5th century. It was a time of prayer and fasting for new Christians. It was a time of prayer and fasting for new Christians.

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