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A diadem is a type of crown
Crown (headgear)

A crown is the traditional symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a deity, for whom the crown traditionally represents Political power, legitimacy, Crown of Immortality, righteousness, victory, Roman triumph, resurrection, honour and glory of life after death....
, specifically an ornamental headband worn by Eastern monarchs and others as a badge of royalty. The word derives from the Greek
Greek language

Greek is an Indo-European languages native to the southern Balkan peninsula, the language of the Greek people. It forms an independent branch within Indo-European....
 d??d?ľa diadema, from d??d?? diadeo to bind round, or fasten.

The term originally referred to the embroidered white silk ribbon, ending in a knot and two fringed strips often placed on the shoulders, that surrounded the head of the king to denote his authority.






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A diadem is a type of crown
Crown (headgear)

A crown is the traditional symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a deity, for whom the crown traditionally represents Political power, legitimacy, Crown of Immortality, righteousness, victory, Roman triumph, resurrection, honour and glory of life after death....
, specifically an ornamental headband worn by Eastern monarchs and others as a badge of royalty. The word derives from the Greek
Greek language

Greek is an Indo-European languages native to the southern Balkan peninsula, the language of the Greek people. It forms an independent branch within Indo-European....
 d??d?ľa diadema, from d??d?? diadeo to bind round, or fasten.

The term originally referred to the embroidered white silk ribbon, ending in a knot and two fringed strips often placed on the shoulders, that surrounded the head of the king to denote his authority. It was later applied to a crown, generally in a circular shape. For example, the crown worn by the kings of Anglo-Saxon England was a diadem, as was that of a baron
Baron

Baron is a specific title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English language beorn meaning "nobleman."...
 later (in some countries surmounted by three globes). The ancient Celts were believed to have used a thin semioval gold plate called a mind (Old Irish) as a diadem.

A diadem is also a jeweled ornament in the shape of a half crown, worn by women and placed over the forehead (in this sense, also called tiara
Tiara

A tiara is a form of Crown . There are two possible types of crown that this word can refer to.Traditionally, the word "tiara" refers to a high crown, often with the shape of a cylinder narrowed at its top, made of fabric or leather, and richly ornamented....
). In some societies, it may be a wreath
Wreath

A wreath is a circle made of flowers, leaf and sometimes fruits that can be used as an ornament, hanging on a wall or door, or resting on a table....
 worn around the head. The ancient Persians wore a high and erect royal tiara encircled with a diadem.

By extension, "diadem" can be used generally for an emblem of regal power or dignity.

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  • 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica - Free Online.
  • Livius. Articles on Ancient History.
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