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Eiresione logo #21000 In Greek mythology, Eiresione (Greek: Εἰρεσιώνη, from εἶρος - eiros, `wool`) was the personification of an object very important in many Greek rituals and ceremonies: a branch of olive or laurel, covered with wool, fruits, cakes and olive flasks, dedicated to Apollo and carried about by singing boys during the festivals of Pyanop.....
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eiresione

eiresione logo #22626[Hellenic mythology] Olive branch carried by singing boys at various festivals, then deposited either at the temple of Apollo or house doors. The branches were hung with symbols of agricultural abundance: figs, fruits, etc. Householders were expected to give the boys a present in return.
Found on http://www.religionfacts.com/greco-roman/glossary.htm
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