This branch is the literary source of the "golden bough" in the Aeneid by Virgil.
The golden bough is a famous symbol for resurrection.
The golden bough that Aeneas used to ensure safe passage through the underworld.
He's wondering how he can possibly find a golden bough, when Venus sends two white doves who show him where it is.
He plucks a golden bough and inquires after his comrades.
Who holds the golden bough," declared the Hood in his deep, harsh voice, "shall be master.
Waving the golden bough, the leader drew away.
With a sweep of his arm, the leader pointed the golden bough toward Marjorie.
However, a successful candidate had first to test his mettle by plucking a golden bough from one of the trees in the sacred grove.
Before our farther way the Fates allow, Here must we fix on high the golden bough.