The Gorgons (/ ˈɡɔːrɡənz / GOR-gənz; Ancient Greek: Γοργώνες), [2] in Greek mythology, are three monstrous sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, said to be the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto. They lived near their sisters the Graeae, and were able to turn anyone who looked at …

2024年1月22日 · The Gorgons, particularly Medusa, hold rich symbolic meanings in Greek mythology. One interpretation sees Medusa as a representation of divine wrath and the consequences of violating sacred spaces. The transformation from a beautiful priestess to a monstrous Gorgon with snakes in her hair becomes a cautionary tale of the wrath of the gods.

Cellini 's bronze statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, completed in the Renaissance The Gorgoneion, or Gorgon head, was used in the ancient world as a protective apotropaic symbol. Among the ancient Greeks, it was the most widely used symbol to avert evil.

2013年7月30日 · An Archaic marble statue of a Gorgon, the fearsome monster from Greek mythology of whom Medusa was the most famous. She holds a snake which is also wrapped around her waist and has a torso of scales. The statue dates from the mid-6th century BCE and is believed to be the first example of the monster as a statue.

2024年10月31日 · Gorgon artifacts are a fascinating aspect of ancient cultures, particularly in the context of Greek mythology. These artifacts, often depicting the Gorgons—most famously Medusa—provide insight into the beliefs and artistic expressions of societies that revered or feared these mythological figures.

2019年8月20日 · In ancient Greek mythology, Medusa is a Gorgon, one of three hideous sisters whose appearance turns men to stone. She is killed by the hero Perseus, who cuts off her head.

2021年6月19日 · Medusa was cursed by Athena for desecrating her sacred temple, and the goddess turned her into a Gorgon. When Perseus the Greek hero came along and murdered her, he gave Medusa’s head to Athena as a tribute.

2024年10月31日 · The Gorgons are among the most distinctive figures in Greek mythology, characterized by their monstrous appearance and petrifying gaze. Most notably represented by Medusa, they embody not only fear and danger but also protection and transformation.

Designed in competition with the great statues of antiquity, the figure possesses full musculature and well-proportioned shoulders, hips, and limbs. The Gorgon Medusa was feared for her ability to turn living men to stone.

In Corfu we are fortunate enough to have the oldest stone pediment in Greece on display at the island’s Archaeological Museum – the Gorgon pediment from the nearby Doric Temple of Artemis, which is dated to 590-580 BC and is the earliest example of …