501. The Roman Conquest of Britain: Boudicca’s Reign of Blood (Part 3)
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Wolves and Wisdom: Echoes of Mythology in Iconean Coins
Iconean coins uniquely emphasize the wolf, depicting it as a rare and sinister creature in lowland Britain, described vividly in literature. These coins also feature birds linked to wetland environments, reinforcing the wolf’s identity as a fen dweller, reminiscent of Fenrir from Germanic mythology, who is fated to devour the sun at the world's end. Additionally, another series of these coins portrays a mask-like male head with a single eye, echoing Norse mythology and invoking the figure of Odin, the one-eyed god who sacrificed his eye for wisdom. This connection between the iconography of the coins and mythological themes underscores a deep cultural resonance that invites further exploration and interpretation.
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