Journal | Axon
Journal issue | 8 | 2024
Research Article | Zeuxias’ Monetary Deposits at the Sanctuary of Olympia
Zeuxias’ Monetary Deposits at the Sanctuary of Olympia
Abstract
This bronze plaque, found in 1879, contains two monetary deposits made by an individual named Zeuxias at the sanctuary of Olympia in the second half of the fifth century BC. It constitutes one of the few preserved documents of this type, making it a valuable testimony of banking activities at Panhellenic sanctuaries. Due to the fragmentary status of the text, a comparison with other analogous inscriptions and literary testimonies is here offered, with the aim of casting some light on the reason behind the deposit, and the formulaic language used.
Submitted: June 3, 2024 | Accepted: Sept. 1, 2024 | Published Nov. 4, 2024 | Language: en
Keywords Olympia • Monetary deposits • Banking • Greek sanctuaries • Ancient Greek economy
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Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/Axon/2532-6848/2024/01/006
