One original ancient Greek silver coin
Greek city on the island of Euboea Histiaea. 196-146 BC. AR Tetrobol.
AR 13-14mm.1.71gm.
BMC 122
Rare and interesting coin as pictured.
Coin is good condition and a very rare and nice inclusion to the finest ancient coin collection.
Authenticity guaranteed.!!! COA included!!
Istiaia (Ιστιαία) is a municipality in Euboea , Greece , and the former capital of the prefecture of Evia . Its population is 7,353 (2001). The town is located in the northern end of the island. Istiaia is mentioned in the Iliad by the ancient Greek poet, Homer for its rich vineyards .
Other nymphs, always in the shape of young maidens, were part of the retinue of a god, such as Dionysus , Hermes , or Pan , or a goddess, generally the huntress Artemis . Nymphs were the frequent target of satyrs . EtymologyNymphs are personifications of the creative and fostering activities of nature, most often identified with the life-giving outflow of springs: as Walter Burkert (Burkert 1985:III.3.3) remarks, "The idea that rivers are gods and springs divine nymphs is deeply rooted not only in poetry but in belief and ritual; the worship of these deities is limited only by the fact that they are inseparably identified with a specific locality." The Greek word νύμφη has "bride" and "veiled" among its meanings: hence a marriageable young woman. Other readers refer the word (and also Latin nubere and German Knospe) to a root expressing the idea of "swelling" (according to Hesychius , one of the meanings of νύμφη is "rose-bud"). AdaptationsThe Greek nymphs were spirits invariably bound to places, not unlike the Latin genius loci , and the difficulty of transferring their cult may be seen in the complicated myth that brought Arethusa to Sicily. In the works of the Greek-educated Latin poets , the nymphs gradually absorbed into their ranks the indigenous Italian divinities of springs and streams (Juturna, Egeria , Carmentis , Fontus ), while the Lymphae (originally Lumpae), Italian water-goddesses, owing to the accidental similarity of their names, could be identified with the Greek Nymphae. The mythologies of classicizing Roman poets were unlikely to have affected the rites and cult of individual nymphs venerated by country people in the springs and clefts of Latium . Among the Roman literate class, their sphere of influence was restricted, and they appear almost exclusively as divinities of the watery element. Nymphs are also portrayed as selfish and as attention seekers who walk around naked in the middle of forests. INTERNATIONAL $7.99 If you would like to have special shipping, please contact us. All items will be sent out in protected envelope and boxed if necessary. YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN ANCIENT ITEM(S) AS DESCRIBED AND PICTURED ABOVE!!! Every item offered by cameleoncoins is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine & authentic. We can provide a certificate of authenticity or extended return policy by request only!!! Please include 5 dollars and a short request with your payment if you would like a COA!!! If in the unlikely event that an item is found to be reproduction, full return privileges are within 14 days of receiving the coins. We will promptly offer a full refund without hesitation or hassle. |