A plot with tragic reversals and recognitions best arouses pity and fear. c) suffering (pathos): Also translated as a calamity, the third element of plot is a destructive or painful act.. The English words sympathy, empathy, and apathy (literally, absence of suffering) all stem from this Greek word.
The coinage of Carthage was first minted from the 5th century BCE. Initially adopting the drachma, the Carthaginians later minted silver shekel coins. Designs were instantly recognisable, as intended, and included famous figures such as Hannibal or local flora and fauna like the palm tree and elephant.
2,700 years of history. The heritage of ancient coins is a subject that intrigues and delights collectors and scholars the world over. The oldest coin available today was discovered in Efesos, an ancient Hellenic city and prosperous trading center on the coast of Asia Minor. The 1/6 stater, pictured below, is more than 2,700 years old, making it one of the very earliest coins.