“Daphne”. Apollo attempted to take her by force; she asked Gaea to help her. The earth opened and Daphne disappeared. In her place a laurel tree sprang from the ground. Apollo embraced the tree, cut of a branch to wear as a wreath and declared the tree sacred. In honor of Apollo a crown of laurel leaves became the symbol of victory for the Olympic Games.
Description: “Daphne”
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 54 cm. tall
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