Stater (Coin) Depicting the Siren Parthenope

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Stater (Coin) Depicting the Siren Parthenope

Greek, minted in Neapolis (now Naples), ItalyLinkedCulture matchlcp-96239e094cf1

Date
280-241 BCE
Medium
Silver
Culture
Kavála
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
5748

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The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Parthenope to the left with a symbol behind. The back (reverse) depicts a man-headed bull to right, crowned by Nike. During Odysseus’s return from the Trojan War, which is recounted in Homer’s Odyssey, Parthenope and other Sirens tried to lure his ship onto rocks with their beautiful song. When they failed, Parthenope drowned herself and washed ashore at Neapolis (modern Naples), where she was honored as the local goddess. Coins like this were issued during the festivals and games that were dedicated to Parthenope.

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Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
Provenance
Martin A. Ryerson (1856-1932), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1922.

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