tertwined as a clasp, confronting each other. The term commonly refers to any of three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale, who had hair of living snakes, and a horrifying gaze that turned those who beheld it to stone. Only Medusa was mortal, the other two are immortal. Medusa was slain by the mythical hero Perseus. Gorgons were a vary popular image of Greek mythology, appearing in art, literature and elsewhere throughout history.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Gorgon
The Gorgon In Greek mythology was a terrifying female creature with sharp fangs who was a protective deity from early religious concepts. Her power was so strong that anyone attempting to look upon her would be turned to stone, therefore such images were put upon items from temples to wine kraters for protection. The Gorgon wore a belt of serpents that in
tertwined as a clasp, confronting each other. The term commonly refers to any of three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale, who had hair of living snakes, and a horrifying gaze that turned those who beheld it to stone. Only Medusa was mortal, the other two are immortal. Medusa was slain by the mythical hero Perseus. Gorgons were a vary popular image of Greek mythology, appearing in art, literature and elsewhere throughout history.
tertwined as a clasp, confronting each other. The term commonly refers to any of three sisters: Medusa, Stheno and Euryale, who had hair of living snakes, and a horrifying gaze that turned those who beheld it to stone. Only Medusa was mortal, the other two are immortal. Medusa was slain by the mythical hero Perseus. Gorgons were a vary popular image of Greek mythology, appearing in art, literature and elsewhere throughout history. 
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