Mysteries of the monk seal
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July 25, 2003
Mysteries of the monk seal
The monk seal is woven into the tapestry of human history. In ancient Greek culture, the monk seal--because of its love for the sea and the sun--was believed to be protected by Poseidon and Apollo. The image of a monk seal adorns the earliest of minted coins, dating back to 500 BC, thus elevating it as an ancient symbol of good fortune.
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