Curled up Snake Brooch in Silver 925° parmenion such as the Panathenaic Games

such as the Panathenaic Games

the fresco conveys the sense of luxury and prosperity of the palace courtyard

echoing the path of Virtue in the mythical choice of Hercules

Athena's help in the Battle of the Giants was invaluable

Curled up Snake Brooch in Silver 925° parmenion such as the Panathenaic GamesThe snake is an Ancient Greek symbol associated with the God of medicine, Asclepius, who in many myths transforms into a snake. God Asclepius is depicted with a rod, where a snake is wrapped around it, and on which he rests. The snake symbolizes rebirth, the primordial life giving momentum, but also death, good and evil, the light of knowledge and the darkness of unconsciousness. The serpent and the rod, are archaic symbols of life, and are still used