Spargrodan Posted May 5 · Member Author Share Posted May 5 9 hours ago, NathanB said: Hi Ryro! I'm not sure if I understood you correctly, but were you asking why Seleucus chose an anchor as a symbol? I don't know that either, but he did serve as Ptolemy I's admiral for a while. He had a birthmark on his tight in the form of an anchor, not sure how true this is but that's one explanation I have read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anaximander Posted May 5 · Member Share Posted May 5 Wonders (and myths) never cease. Here are several explanations that I found: 1. Apollo gave Seleucus a ring with an anchor engraved on it. 2. Seleucus tripped over an anchor while walking through a desert with Alexander III. See: http://www.seleukidempire.org/seleukidanchors.htm 3. Seleucus I had a birthmark on his thigh in the form of an anchor. This birthmark was considered a sign of his divine descent and was passed down to his descendants. See https://www.thecollector.com/seleucus-i-nicator/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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