The palm tree is a classic symbol of fertility and an emblem of victory.
It is also considered to be as a symbol of longevity, while the palm branch is a symbol of peace. As a general rule, the palm of the symbolic tradition - is the date palm, its leaves reach a length of 1-2 meters and are usually called palm branches. The people of Asia Minor used the leaves of the date palm for funeral rituals (as the crown was used in the West).
In its subsequent interpretation it is a symbol of longevity.
Sumerian Ishtar, the goddess of fertility, married Dummuzi - god of growth and fruiting of the date palms. The Greeks borrowed this tree borrowed from Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was a rarity in ancient Hellas. Perhaps for this reason the winners of the Olympic Games were presented with a crown of olive branches and palm, to add the value of a wish for good health and longevity. Later, the palm branch became a worldwide symbol of peace, similar to olive, and victory. In Christianity, the palm tree is a symbol of sacrifice and purity. According to the tradition of pilgrims palm leaves were carried from the Holy Land. As an emblem of longevity, the tree became known in Europe during the Crusades. Its significance as a symbol of peace was confirmed in the Renaissance and then it was blocked.
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