Arethusa, Nymph of Syracuse, Pendant & Chain, Greek Gods & Goddess Collection GP for Sale

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Arethusa, Nymph of Syracuse, Pendant & Chain, Greek Gods & Goddess Collection GP:
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Arethusa with Quadriga ( 4 horse Chariot) Nymph of Syracuse, Nike Above Pendant & Chain, Greek Gods & Goddess Collection GP. Real Gold Plate.Arethusa/Quadriga/Nike 405-380 BC. Size: 19 mm. OBVERSE: Quadriga driven with Nike above crowning the charioteer, 2 dolphins in exergue. REVERSE: Head of Arethusa, 4 dolphins around.Arethusa was a naiad (a water nymph) who frolicked in the vicinity of Olympia and was desired and pursued by the river god Alpheios. She appealed for help from Artemis, the goddess of the moon, the hunt and protector of women. Artemis transformed her into an underground stream emerging as a freshwater spring on the Sicilian Island of Ortygia, the future city of Syracuse. Undaunted, Alpheios diverted his rivers flow to follow Arethusa, and both of their waters now mingle eternally in the Fountain of Arethusa in Ortygia. Her image on coins is usually accompanied by dolphins, which were common in the sea around Ortygia in classical times. Arethusa, Nymph of Syracuse, Pendant & Chain, Greek Gods & Goddess Collection GP Arethusa, Nymph of Syracuse, Pendant & Chain, Greek Gods & Goddess Collection GP

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Description Arethusa with Quadriga ( 4 horse Chariot) Nymph of Syracuse, Nike Above Pendant & Chain, Greek Gods & Goddess Collection.
Real Gold Plate.
Arethusa and Quadriga, NikeAbove 405-380 BC. Drachm (Smaller Size) U.S. Dime.
Size: 19 mm. OBVERSE: Quadriga driven with Nike above crowning the charioteer, 2 dolphins in exergue. REVERSE: Head of Arethusa, 4 dolphins around.

Arethusa was a naiad (a water nymph) who frolicked in the vicinity of Olympia and was desired and pursued by the river god Alpheios. She appealed for help from Artemis, the goddess of the moon, the hunt and protector of women. Artemis transformed her into an underground stream emerging as a freshwater spring on the Sicilian Island of Ortygia, the future city of Syracuse. Undaunted, Alpheios diverted his rivers flow to follow Arethusa, and both of their waters now mingle eternally in the Fountain of Arethusa in Ortygia. Her image on coins is usually accompanied by dolphins, which were common in the sea around Ortygia in classical times.

The pendant has been engraved so the Front and Back are Centered up. You may wear the pendant with either side showing.

CHAIN: The chains are all Stainless Steel, 20 inch, 2.5 mm, Rope Chains. The Stainless Steel has the beautuful look of Silver, but will not tarnish. The Gold Chain is real 24K Gold Plate on Stainless Steel.

The Percy Jackson series has inspired millions of young people to enjoy the wonderful and timeless stories of Greek mythology. I have tried to offer the best pendants representing the gods and goddesses in ancient Greece. Athena, Apollo, Zeus and many more. I hope you enjoy them.These are REPLICA, REPRODUCTION Coins. The engravings showing the coin in new, non-circulated condition. They are accurately detailed, using museum quality authentic ancient coins as models. They are accurate in size and imagery. The Coins are cast in the finest quality, solid pewter. If you enjoy ancient history and Greek and Roman Mythology, you will enjoy these coins.

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