When the Athenians set out to colonize Ionia,

the Muses in the form of bees guided the fleet;

for they rejoiced in Ionia, because the waters of Meles are sweeter than the waters of Cephisus and Olmeius.

Some day, indeed, you will find them dancing there; but now, by decree of the fates,

the Muses are spinning the birth of Homer; and Meles through his son

• Philostratos, Imagines 2:8

This coin is from Ephesus, it is said they used the Honey bee on the coin to honor the Goddess and her temple of Artemis. One of the original 7 wonders of the world I am surprised you did not visit.... I really enjoyed your post and pictures, thank you!