Bull with a human face - Sposari

The bull with a human face is a mythological figure typical of cities built between two watercourses, like Abakainon, which arose between the streams we now call Mazzarrà and Tallarita.

In Hellenic symbolism, the bull represents the natural power of water, while the human component signifies intellect.

The union of these two elements depicts the birth of a civilization that harnesses natural elements to its advantage, controlled by human intellect.

Hephaestus minting the coin of Abakainon, pays homage to the bull with the human face.

The coin exists and is displayed at the Museum of Archaeological Findings of Tripi "Santi Furnari."