Triumphal and protective symbolism

Ancient Roman civic religion

Living symbols indexed under this named context. This page gathers catalog references; it does not define the whole tradition or erase differences among communities and practitioners.

1 symbol

Tree · Evergreen

Laurel

Laurus nobilis

An aromatic evergreen associated with Apollo, prophecy, purification, poetic inspiration, achievement, and protected victory.

Ancient Greek religionProphecy, purification, poetry, and Apollo’s protection

2 contextual readings