Dealer selling ancient coin depicting Argos from Homer’s Odyssey
A local antiquities dealer is selling an ancient coin showing Argos, the faithful dog from The Odyssey, greeting his master after 20 years.
An ancient coin featuring Argos, the legendary dog from Homer's Odyssey, has come up for sale through a local dealer. The coin depicts the moment when Argos recognises his master Odysseus upon his return to Ithaca after two decades away. The antiquity was discovered in a deceased estate.
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A local dealer is selling an antiquity showing Argos greeting his master Odysseus who he recognises after his return to Ithaca after 20 years.