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Perseus and Medusa
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Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Medusa's Head: The Gorgoneion
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Symbolism, Imagery & Allegory in Perseus and Medusa
Sometimes, there’s more to a myth than meets the eye
Medusa's Head: The Gorgoneion
Believe it or not, pictures and carvings of Medusa's severed head were incredibly popular throughout the ancient world. The image of Medusa's snake-haired, sneering face was called the Gorgoneion,...
