Pegasus was known as a gentle, helpful creature who because of his devotion, Zeus granted immortality by turning him into a constellation. Because of his ability to fly, Pegasus is often associated with divine inspiration and the immortality of the soul.
Apollo is the Olympian god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, prophecy and knowledge, order and beauty, archery and agriculture.
Description
Dark bronze Pegasus from Syracuse, Sicily with Apollo on the back of the pendant
Dated: 336-317 BC
Bronze coin is 20mm in a hand crafted 18kt recycled gold mount.
Pegasus was known as a gentle, helpful creature who because of his devotion, Zeus granted immortality by turning him into a constellation. Because of his ability to fly, Pegasus is often associated with divine inspiration and the immortality of the soul.
Apollo is the Olympian god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, prophecy and knowledge, order and beauty, archery and agriculture.
