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In Ancient Greece, The Queen Bee was a sacred symbol of the Goddess Artemis As a symbol of the Mother Goddess, bees represent feminine support & fertility. The bee is a emblem of Ephesus, a Greek city on the west coast of Turkey. This city was an important center of worship for the Greek goddess Artemis, & the images on Ephesian coinage typically promote this association. The bee was originally the symbol of an early Anatolian goddess who the Greeks later identified with their goddess, Artemis so close was the connection that the priestesses of the goddess were called "honey bees." The two Greek letters, Ε ('epsilon') & Φ ('phi'), are an abbreviation for Ephesus. The city was famous in its day for the nearby Temple of Artemis completed around 550 BC, which has been designated one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its many monumental buildings included the Library of Celsus & a theatre capable of holding 24,000 spectators. Ephesus was also one of the seven churches of Asia cited in the Book of Revelation Handmade item Materials: Sterling Silver 925 Band color: Silver All sizes available coin 0.511 inch 11 mm Filled with symbols & meanings, ancient Greek coins are some of the first coins ever minted, & feature legendary Gods, Heroes, classical art, & unique, subtle details that celebrate the civilization that still impacts us every day. Browse our collection of Ancient Greek coin jewelry & meet Alexander the Great, Athena & her Owl of Wisdom, Hercules & the Lion, the Boy on the Dolphin, Zeus, Helios & more. Ancient Art Greek jewelry direct from our workshop in Athens CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Our products are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating that they are original Gods & Heroes products, handmade & ensuring the best quality. We ship for FREE with the National Greek Post Office. Ancient Greek Sacred Bee Artemis Goddess Medallion Coin Ring, Silver Bee Ring Bumble Bee, Honey Signet Meandros
