classical_hero
In whom I trust
I would not have beleived this except for the fact that my pastor showed me a 2euro coin. Why is this the case?
Why is the symbol for the Euro, A woman Riding on a Beast?
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Ciceronian
Latin Scholar
I assume this is Europa riding her lover Zeus, transformed into a bull.
Afaik, each coin depicts an avatar representing a member of Eurozone.
In the case of the UK, it was to be an image of Brittannia (in Greek style) on the 5 cent coin.
Thus I assume that the 2 cent coin shows an avatar for another nation, a nation where a woman riding a beast is considered cultured and politically correct?
In the case of the UK, it was to be an image of Brittannia (in Greek style) on the 5 cent coin.
Thus I assume that the 2 cent coin shows an avatar for another nation, a nation where a woman riding a beast is considered cultured and politically correct?
Mathilda
Queen
Maybe it was the Greek one.
Here's a description:
This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named. Edge lettering of the 2 euro coin: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ * (Hellenic Republic).
Here's a description:
This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named. Edge lettering of the 2 euro coin: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ * (Hellenic Republic).
The coin you describe is the Greek 2 Euro coin.
Tank_Guy#3
Lion of Lehistan
Here be an idea for greater unification. Have a picture of ONE famous leader from each of the nations who use the Euro for currency.
~Corsair#01~
Deity
Slovenia would be interesting.Tank_Guy#3 said:
Doc Tsiolkovski
Deity
Tegetthof?
The Last Conformist
Irresistibly Attractive
The umpteen different euro designs are mostly a ploy to rip off numismaticians.
Actually, I quite like them. It can be quite fun checking your small change and see from where the coins come.
Got alot of German ones in Greece.
Actually, I quite like them. It can be quite fun checking your small change and see from where the coins come.
Got alot of German ones in Greece.
Masquerouge
Deity
What's really funny is that coins coming from small europeans countries, and I mean really small, such as Monaco or the Vatican, are actually worth a lot more than their facial value.
But you could see the euro coins as the equivalent of the quarters with the states on it. A collectible item that makes you check your change every time
But you could see the euro coins as the equivalent of the quarters with the states on it. A collectible item that makes you check your change every time
Jawz II
Oh Dear
Ciceronian said:
isnt that kind of too erotic to be on a coin? i mean i dont care, i think its cool, but havent the church/right wing moral types in greece complained about this?
this could never be on an american coin!
The Last Conformist
Irresistibly Attractive
Greek consies generally approve of anything reminicent of Greece's glorious history, as long as it doesn't involve gay sex.Jawz II said:
Masquerouge
Deity
Jawz II said:
Dude, I think you answered your question...
First, I don't see how anybody in Europe could say that Greek mythology is pornography.
Second, the picture is not really explicite, it's just a vague woman shape riding a vague bull shape. Riding in the proper term, of course
But maybe a Greek will come on stage and give a more detailed account ?
The Last Conformist
Irresistibly Attractive
Well, there are certainly depictions of Greek mythological scenes that one may reasonably consider pornographic.Masquerouge said:Dude, I think you answered your question...
First, I don't see how anybody in Europe could say that Greek mythology is pornography.
ComradeDavo
Formerly God
I met this Irish guy in Andorra and when he bought something the shopkeepers would all stare at his Irish coins for awhile in bemusement
Also, I think I am the only pro-joining the Euro person in Britain
jonatas
tropicalista
Masquerouge said:
oh my, you should try looking at the scenes from some 5th C B.C. Greek Vases....
Hotpoint
Rome Treaty Legions
ComradeDavo said:Also, I think I am the only pro-joining the Euro person in Britain
Not quite
Masquerouge
Deity
Hotpoint said:Not quite
I think it's the first time a combination of an avatar and a post made me laugh
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