Cook, Arthur Bernard, 1868-1952 · Cambridge, [Eng.] : University Press · leaf 681
eater detail (fig. 364)1. On the obverseis the royal bust within a fillet-border. On the reverse, surroundedby a Greek legend, a radiate Zeus clad in chiton and Jiimdtion sitson a decorative throne holding a long sceptre in his left hand anda Nike with wreath and palm in his right. In front of him… … Fg- 365. Zeus parading with his elephant, which carries Nike on his head,wears a bell on his neck, and again raises his trunk at the salute(fig- 365)2- It will be remembered that Indras famous elephant,Airavata or Airavana3, played a prominent part in the battles of 1 Brit. Mus. Cat. Coins Greek…
Zeus (Greek deity) · Cults · Sun worship · Classical antiquities · Folk literature
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