In article <i0llqv0torr1dt7fkqobjpb44ct8ito01p@4ax.com>, 
ppvegeta@hotmail.communism says...
> On 6 Nov 2003 15:00:35 -0800, dot_warner17@hotmail.com (Dot Warner)
> wrote:
> >> http://www.ifrance.com/ngevangelion/galeries/groupe/children_misato_01.jpg
> >
> >Hm...looks more like a wreath of poinsetta leaves to me.  Or maybe
> >laurel.  But I'm not a botanist, so I wouldn't know.
> >
> >I think it's basically just the corresponding "congratulations" scene
> >for Rei.
> 
> Yeah, you might be onto something there. Anyone have any ideas as to
> the significance of the wreath?

I believe the laurel wreath is an ancient Greek symbol of victory, 
heroism, etc, etc.  That's what they gave to Olympic atheletes, for 
example.

I also believe that such wreaths on a woman's head are part of coming of 
age ceremonies in certain cultures.

allan
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