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Sterling Silver Pendant - Athena & Nike Ancient Silver Coin w/ Greek Key Motif Border (32mm)

[Code : JP8271SP] Sterling Silver Pendant - Athena & Nike Ancient Silver Coin w/ Greek Key Motif Border (32mm)

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This double sided sterling silver pendant features a coin replica with a portrait of the ancient Greek Goddess Athena on the front surface. On the reverse side there is Nike, the winged Goddess of Victory wearing long xchiton, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand. The traditional Greek Key Motif, also known as the Meander or eternity symbol borders around the outside edge of the pendant. The generous-sized sterling silver ring attached to the top (loop approx. 5mm) allows this beautiful charm to be strung on almost any chain or cord of your choice.

Sterling Silver (925 Stamp)
Made in Greece
Approx. 32mm (1.3 in) diameter
Approx. 43mm (1.69 in) length with silver ring
(Photos are not actual size)


Silver snake chains and rubber cords are available separately for all pendants. Follow the links below:
- Silver Snake Chain
- Rubber Cord


History
In art and architecture, a meander is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek Fret or Greek Key design, although these are modern words. The name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River. Meanders were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander.

Pallas Athena was second to Zeus in wisdom. Athena Goddess was the patroness of Athens and all the heroes who fought against evil. Athena Pallas loved peace more than war and was also known as Goddess Athena of agriculture, and spinning and weaving.

In Greek mythology, Nike was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. Nike assumed the role of the divine charioteer, a role in which she often is portrayed in Classical Greek art. Nike flew around battlefields rewarding the victors with glory and fame. Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena, and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek coins.

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