Medusa had been pregnant by Poseidon when she was beheaded and Pegasus and Chrysaor were the offspring of their relationship. He turned the king to stone with Medusa's head and then gave the head to Athena. Athena placed Medusa's head on her shield, called the Aegis. Medusa's image has been used in modern day culture. The fashion empire Versace uses Medusa as a logo. Alexander the Great had the image of Medusa on his breastplate.
Leonardo da Vinci painted an oil on canvas painting called Medusa. Deeper Meanings, Medusa. Hesiod, Theogony [West, M. Ovid, Metamorphoses [Online] [Garthm S. Perseus - Medusa Coin Series. Although his primary interest is in the ancient civilizations of the Near East, he is also interested in other geographical regions, as well as other time periods Read More.
Speaking of Atlas I won't get too much into the background of Enoch but, I will say this due to tragic events that takes place in the sacred Text I got the name of Wicked Fallen Angel's who caused castrophic issues to nearly tear the Heaven's and Earth apart. I know everyone most likely will probably think of me as crazy. As for Perseus an Zeus I was more aware of The Greek story about these two then 11 month's back in l, I read a locked in the Tower story from Ireland same concept but, didn't read about that glittering shower of Gold that resulted in Perseus mother being impregnated with Him.
The name was an Irish Hero and it involved some Giant that had one Eye and could obliterate anything that this Thank King?
This Irish Hero saved the day knocked the Giant in the eye forgot what weapon this Hero chose but that Eye obliterated the Palace and perhaps an Army of Giant's or this Giant's own Kingdom. Other points about Perseus story is the different places Perseus encountered and met his future wife; Andromeda. I'm starting to think Perseus may have had Two Wives because of the confusion when Perseus met chained up Women about to be sacrificed to some sea creature due to their mother's offending some goddess.
It's certainly plausible in the Ancient World; they tended too have more than one wife, I know present day Asia Minor keeps this practice, an a few LDS not all but a Few. I got an idea the plural marriages was still happening once I read and watched the , movie Joy Luck Club.
This is all I'll say about Real Story of Medusa other than great exciting article too all about, so until next time Everyone, Goodbye! Just admit that Medusa is a black female with a dreadlock hairdo all before the time of the Ethiopian Rastafarians and Jamaican reggae music A very horrible face as shown in most photos - and there is Medusa.
Nothing new, nothing fantastic. Just a person of less-than-desirable facial features like bucktoothed William Kidd, "Billy the Kidd" who shot people for making any mention of this features. Same for this person of reciprocal hatred for the beautiful human race. Ancient Origins has been quoted by:. At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings.
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We seek to retell the story of our beginnings. She loses the frightful teeth and beard, but is still recognizable Greek vases, cups, and related terracotta objects sometimes included a decorative gorgoneion as well. In some cases it was painted at the bottom of a drinking vessel Pieces from the seventh and sixth centuries B.
The circular shape of many of these ceramics offers a particularly appropriate space to depict the rotund face of the Archaic Gorgon; it is outrageous, with oversized features that combine the feminine curled hair and earrings with the masculine beard.
She is present as the central decoration on many vases Just as in architecture , these late fourth- and third-century B. Gorgons evolve from the grotesque to the feminine but retain their specific frontal quality. The fifth century B. Perfection and beauty became the standards of this new Classical style, and Medusa, despite her role as a monster, was not exempt. Medusa is truly ubiquitous—she is represented not only in architecture and pottery, but also in metalwork.
Her head is a common ornament on the handles of bronze vessels The circular shape and protective qualities of her countenance also lend themselves to jewelry; she appears on earrings, pendants, and rings The Gorgon is also reproduced on armor. More commonly, the gorgoneion is the central motif on the aegis of Athena.
Depictions of the goddess in both vase painting The most renowned sculpture of Athena, the gold and ivory Athena Parthenos that once stood in the Parthenon, included two gorgoneia: one on her aegis and one on her shield. The presence of Medusa on armor reinforces the idea that her presence held significant power to protect the wearer against enemies.
The gorgoneion is not the only artistic representation of Medusa; she is also shown in scenes illustrating the adventures of Perseus. A monumental example of this type is the central decoration of the early sixth-century B. Temple of Artemis on Corfu, though interestingly this depiction leaves out Perseus and the beheading.
Other scenes display the moment before the killing. A metope from Temple C at Selinunte depicts such a tableau and includes Athena, who stands by the hero to guide him. In later illustrations from the fifth century B. Here is a rare instance of a nonfrontal, nonstaring Medusa; in sleep, the threat of her power is canceled.
Indeed, she is portrayed as a peacefully sleeping human figure—only her wings suggest that she is a supernatural creature.
Some scenes include the other Gorgons, Stheno and Euryale, pursuing Perseus after he has beheaded Medusa. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors.
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