#Pygela - Twitter Hashtag

almost 2 years ago

#Greek #Ionia #Smyrna #İzmir ΙΩΝΙΑ ΣΜΥΡΝΑ 160-150 BC [©NAC 235] #Smyrna was one of several predominantly Ionian cities that ascribed their foundation to Amazons, along with #Myrina, #Sinope, #Kyme, #Gryne, #Ephesos, #Pitania, #Magnesia, #Clete, #Pygela, #Latoreria and #Amastris. On this #coin we see the #Amazon #Smyrna. The turreted crown conflates her with #Tyche, and alludes to her mythical foundation of the city. The #coin obverse features a powerful image of #Tyche, the protectress of cities.