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    This is a beautiful gold stater struck during the This is a beautiful gold stater struck during the reign of Philip II of Macedon. It shows the head of Apollo looking right on the obverse and a charioteer with two horses above the inscription ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ plus a trident and sigma on the reverse. This coin was part of a coin hoard that was found in Corinth in 1930. It was most likely buried after 323 BC and consisted of 51 of these staters as well as a golden necklace! #hellenistic #hellenistichistory #hellensticgram #macedon #ancienthistory #ancientmacedon #hellenistickings #numismatics #numismatic #coins #greekcoin #apollo #philipII #philipiiofmacedon #history #archaeology #archaological #arcjvaeologist #greeknumismatics #hellenisticcoin #ancientgreece #stater #goldcoin
    This bust of Sarapis, dating from the 2nd century This bust of Sarapis, dating from the 2nd century AD, was found by workers dredging the Tiber River in Rome. The sculpture presents traces of polychromy, invisible to the naked eye. Their distribution confirms that the entire statue had been painted. Archaeometric analysis has uncovered traces of yellow, orange, ochre and brown. Serapis was a god worshipped in Hellenistic Egypt, a fusion of Greek and Egyptian deities. He was considered to be the patron god of the Hellenistic city of Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world. Serapis was often depicted as a man with a bearded face and headdress of Egyptian style, holding a sceptre and cornucopia. He was revered for his healing powers, and was associated with fertility, abundance, and protection. Originally a god of the underworld, Serapis was re-introduced by Ptolemy I Soter. He aimed to unite the Greek and Egyptian populations under a common religion, and so created the cult of Serapis as a bridge between the two cultures. The god became immensely popular and spread throughout the Hellenistic world, even reaching Rome. The significance of Serapis in the Hellenistic era lies in its role in unifying the diverse cultural and religious traditions of the time. As a symbol of the blending of Greek and Egyptian beliefs, Serapis represents the cultural synthesis that was characteristic of the Hellenistic period. #serapis #hellenisticegypt #egyptiandeities #ancientreligion #greekegyptianfusion #alexandria #ptolemaicdynasty #hellenisticworld #rome #culturalsynthesis #hellenisticera #hellenistichistory #hellenisticperiod #archaeology #aechaeological #history #ancientgreece #ancienthistory #archaeology
    Discover the fascinating history of ancient litera Discover the fascinating history of ancient literature and its survival through time in our latest blog post by contributor @jondavidhague ! From the start of Ancient Greek literature to the famous poet Meleager who collected works from a wide range of poets, we delve into the journey of how these literary works have survived to this day. Explore how the emergence of writing systems, bookstores, and libraries all played a critical role in preserving the works of famous poets like Homer, Sappho, and Anyte. From Aristotle's own library to the Greek Anthology created by Constantine Cephalas, learn about the fascinating journey of these literary treasures and how they've been passed down through the ages. Follow our blog now to uncover the mysteries of the past and the incredible stories of ancient literature via the link in bio or in the stories. Or copy it here: https://www.hellenistichistory.com/2023/01/24/the-greek-anthology-of-hellenistic-poetry/ #ancientliterature #hellenisticpoetry #poetry #history #books #classicaltexts #greekphilosophy #mythology #epicpoems #philology #humanities #philosophy #librarylove #literaryheritage #artandculture #hellenistichistory #hellenisticage #hellenistic #ancientgreece #ancienthistory #ancient #history #archaeology
    The ruins of the temple of Apollo Patroos. Built i The ruins of the temple of Apollo Patroos. Built in 325 BCE, was a small lonic temple on the Athenian Agora. It was dedicated to the god Apollo, who was considered the special protector of the Athenian families. The temple had a pronaos (fore-temple), cella (inner shrine), and an area that was probably the adyton. Excavations in 1907 by the Athens Archaeological Society uncovered the cult statue, a work of the Athenian sculptor Euphranor, which is now on display in the Stoa of Attalos. In the background, you can see the temple of Hephaestos. This was a Doric peripteral temple built in the 5th century BCE. Dedicated to the god of blacksmiths and metalworking, Hephaistos, it was considered one of the best-preserved temples in Greece. The temple, with its elegant columns and grand entrance, stood as a symbol of the power and wealth of Athens during its Golden Age. #AncientGreece #TempleofHephaistos #AthenianAgora #DoricTemple #Archaeology #ClassicalAntiquities #AncientGreece #TempleofApollo #ApolloPatroos #AthenianHistory #Archaeology #HistoricalSites #hellenistichistory #hellenistic #ancienthistory #history #archaeology #archaeological #historian #athenianagora
    "The Tablet Inscribed with Instructions for the Un "The Tablet Inscribed with Instructions for the Underworld is a valuable artifact from ancient Greece, dating back to 350-300 BCE. It was believed that those initiated into the mysteries of the wine god Dionysos and the mythical musician Orpheus would enjoy a happy and peaceful afterlife. This gold tablet, inscribed with a ritual script, was buried with the deceased to provide guidance in the Underworld. The text features questions posed by the guardian of the underworld, known as the Ever-Flowing Spring, and the initiate's responses. The inscription can be translated as follows: (Initiate): I am parched with thirst and perishing! (Spring): Then come drink of me, the Ever-Flowing Spring, on the right--a white cypress is there. Who are you? Where are you from? (Initiate): I am the son of Earth and Starry Heaven. But my race is heavenly. Many similar tablets have been discovered in tombs throughout Greece, southern Italy, and Sicily, offering insight into the beliefs of the ancient Greeks about the afterlife." AncientGreece #Mythology #GoldenTablet #Dionysos #Orpheus #EverFlowingSpring #HistoricalArtifact #Archaeology #ReligiousBeliefs #ArchaeologicalDiscoveries #Antiquities #AncientCivilizations #PastCivilizations #ArchaeologicalSite #HistoryBuff #ArtifactsofHistory #ClassicalArchaeology #hellenistichistory #hellenistic #ancienthistory #ancientgreece
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