Athena Minerva Greek Roman Goddess of Wisdom - Owl - Dekadrachm - 465 BC - Coin Pendant - 925 Sterling Silver

Item Specifics

Pendant Details:
Condition: New, Handmade in Greece
Material: Sterling Silver 925
Diameter Size: 30 mm
Weight: 18g

This pendant is without the chain
Athena Dekadrachm originally minted in 465B.C. at end of Persian wars, honoring the patron goddess Athena. In Greek religion and mythology, Athena or Athene also referred to as Pallas Athena/Athene is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill. She was also the protectress of women and female crafts. The owl was the symbol of Athena goddess of wisdom and intelligence and was frequently depicted in the art and coinage of ancient Athens. According to myth, an owl sat on Athena's blind side, so that she could see the whole truth. In Ancient Greece, the owl was a symbol of a higher wisdom, and it was also a guardian of the Acropolis. It was made in Greece, diameter size is 30mm and weighs approximately 18 g. 273