Mudcat Café message #922269

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Thread #58211 Message #922269
Posted By: IanC
31-Mar-03 - 03:11 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: What was behind virgins wearing laurels?
Subject: RE: Folklore: What was behind virgins wearing laurels?

I looked up why ancient Roman generals got laurels for victory. One or two of the texts said that the laurels were worn "for virtue".

It's probably just like that.

:-)