In the ancient times, the symbol of the turtle has been used in Greek mythology, as an instrument, the lyre. Later on, in greek ancient history the "turtle" has been used in the silver stater of Aegina, which was the first greek and european currency. From this entire "journey", we were inspired and we created especially for you this wonderful lucky charm made out of 24K gold-plated brass, for the year 2015. We also placed, on the inner side of the carapace, the number 15 in silver 925°, indicating the year to come.
You can also, see our collection of charms.
Order yours now or offer it as a gift to your loved ones ... to bring them luck!
Dimensions of the lucky charm: 2,7cm x 3cm
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The turtle was used as a symbol in almost all the ancient cultures, including the greek culture. In Greek mythology, Chelone was a nymph or a mortal woman who was changed into a tortoise by the gods, for refusing to attend the wedding of Hera and Zeus.
Other versions of the myth tell that Chelone was taking too long to be ready for the feast, which caused Zeus to become angry. In retribution, he crashed her house over her, and thus condemned her to drag her house forever as a tortoise.
It is worth noting that the tortoise also appears in a different myth concerning Hermes. He was believed to have made the first harp from a tortoise's shell, by stretching strings on the concave side.
Also, in greek mythology, Apollo transformed into a turtle to approach Dryopi, who was the daughter of Dryops, king of Oeta, in order to make her fall in love with him.
In the coins of ancient Greece, the presence of the turtle was remarkable. The Aeginean "Turtles" was the first greek and european coin. These coins were widely accepted and used internationally, until the Peloponnesian War. At the front side of the coin was depicted a sea turtle, which was a symbol of Venus and the great naval power of the island.
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