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Medusa Gorgon protective ancient Greek coin earring Sterling Silver
Medusa Gorgon protective ancient Greek coin earring Sterling Silver
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In Greek mythology Medusa is a guardian, protectress also called Gorgon and one of the most universally popular symbols was the gorgoneion, a symbolized head of a repulsive female figure with snakes for hair. Gorgoneion medallions and ornaments have been discovered from as far back as the 8th century BC and some archaeologists even assert that the design dates back to 15 century Minoan Crete. The earliest Greek gorgoneion's seem to have been apotropaic in nature grotesque faces meant to ward off evil and malign influence. Homer makes several references to the gorgon’s head. In Greco-Roman mythology the gorgon’s head could turn those looking at it into stone. The story of Perseus and Medusa explains the gorgon’s origins and relates the circumstances of her beheading. When Perseus had won the princess, he presented the head to his father and Athena as a gift, thus the gorgon’s head was a symbol of divine magical power. Both Zeus and Athena were frequently portrayed wearing the ghastly head on their breastplates. Although the motif began in Greece, it spread with Hellenic culture. Gorgon imagery was found on temples, clothing, statues, dishes, weapons, armor, and coins found across the Mediterranean region from Etruscan Italy all the way to the Black Sea coast. As Hellenic culture was subsumed by Rome, the image became even more popular–although the gorgon’s visage gradually changed into a more lovely shape as classical antiquity wore on.
Filled with symbols and meanings, ancient Greek coins are some of the first coins ever minted, and feature legendary Gods, Heroes, classical art, and unique, subtle details that celebrate the civilization that still impacts us every day. Browse our collection of Ancient Greek coin jewelry and meet Alexander the Great, Athena and her Owl of Wisdom, Hercules and the Lion, the Boy on the Dolphin, Zeus, Helios and more. Ancient Art Greek jewelry direct from our workshop in Athens
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