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ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚA ΜΥΣΙΑ ΠΕΡΓΑΜΟΣ - νομίσματα της αρχαία πόλης των Πέργαμον | İzmir-Bergama
Pergamon or Pergamum [Πέργαμον], also referred to by its modern Greek form Pergamos [Πέργαμος], was a rich and powerful ancient Greek city in Mysia. Modern-day it is the name of the ancient city established in the center of the Bergama district of İzmir province.
A Dionysiac ivy wreath surrounds the Cista Mystica or Mystic Basket, which held the sacred serpent carried by young girls of high rank at public festivals and feasts in celebration of the mystic rites of Dionysos, a divinity particularly honoured by the kings of Pergamon.
The coins reverse, quiver was a symbol of Herakles. The serpents were symbols of the king because of their power, of time because of their length, and of rebirth or renewal, because of the shedding of their skins.
Owing to a reputation of never becoming ill, serpents were also symbols of health, as seen on the staff Asklepios. Due to their stealthy habit they were seen as the guardians of treasure, such as the quiver of Herakles.
Click for more coin images of the ancient city Pergamon.
Pergamon or Pergamum [Πέργαμον], also referred to by its modern Greek form Pergamos [Πέργαμος], was a rich and powerful ancient Greek city in Mysia. Modern-day it is the name of the ancient city established in the center of the Bergama district of İzmir province.
A Dionysiac ivy wreath surrounds the Cista Mystica or Mystic Basket, which held the sacred serpent carried by young girls of high rank at public festivals and feasts in celebration of the mystic rites of Dionysos, a divinity particularly honoured by the kings of Pergamon.
The coins reverse, quiver was a symbol of Herakles. The serpents were symbols of the king because of their power, of time because of their length, and of rebirth or renewal, because of the shedding of their skins.
Owing to a reputation of never becoming ill, serpents were also symbols of health, as seen on the staff Asklepios. Due to their stealthy habit they were seen as the guardians of treasure, such as the quiver of Herakles.
Click for more coin images of the ancient city Pergamon.