ATHENS, GREECE—The Miami Herald reports that 29 silver coins were unearthed in southeastern Greece, in the village of Chiliomodi. The coins, dated to between the sixth and fourth centuries B.C., were found near a clay altar, a vase, and a horse figurine. They bear images of human faces, animals, and mythological figures, including the demigod Hercules, who is shown strangling snakes with his hands. The image refers to a story in which the goddess Hera sent two snakes to kill the infant Hercules, who killed them in a display of his great strength. Three of the coins have been identified as staters minted in Olympia during the times of ancient Olympic games. To read more about ancient Olympia, go to "A New View of the Birthplace of the Olympics."
