Wikipedia Trails: From Anu to Juliana of the Netherlands

Ancient Indian Diadem. Source: Wikipedia

Anu: In my revisions for my storybook this week, I included an invocation to Anu, the most powerful Sumerian and Assyro-Babylonian god. He was considered a paternal and omnipotent sky-god. While generally distant from mortals, he did possess the power to judge and even created stars to carry out judgements. His icon was a tiara.

Tiara: According to Wikipedia, the word tiara comes from a Persian word, which referred to royal headresses. However, other sources say that it comes from a Greek and then Latin word that referred to the same headresses. Either way, it later became associated with women's fashion, particularly royal women's fashion.

Diadem: Diadems, like tiaras, are a type of crown. However, they are more of a headband. Originally the word referred to a ribbon. I am familiar with the word from a hymn, and wanted to know more specifically what I was singing about.

Queen Juliana. Source: Wikipedia

Juliana of the Netherlands: Juliana was a queen of the Netherlands in the twentieth century. She ruled during several monumental events, including the independence of Indonesia. While the court maintained its grandeur, she became known for her down to earth behavior and habit of showing up at events. As a princess, she was active in the relief work in the Netherlands after World War II.