Head Mesusa Gorgona, Sicilian Artisan ceramics, Design, home decoration, artistic vase, dark brown, Snakes
$590.72
Head Gods and Myths and Legends,
Medusa - Gorgona - large h48 l34 p18
It was entirely handmade in shape and color
And a large head that deserves a place in sight that highlights its particularity
Alone already an element of the highest artistic value, this head can also be used as a wall lamp,
I already imagine that you project a beam of light upwards!
Myth
Medusa is one of the three Gorgons, daughters of the sea gods Forco and Ceto. According to the myth, the Gorgons had the power to petrify anyone who crossed their gaze and, of the three, Medusa was the only one not to be immortal; in most versions she is beheaded by Perseus.
The myth tells that Perseus, having received the order to deliver the head of Medusa to Polydectes, lord of the island of Serifos, went first to the Graiae, sisters of the Gorgons, forcing them to show him the way to reach the Nymphs. From these he received winged sandals, a saddlebag and a helmet that he made invisible: gifts to which were added a mirror from Athena and a sickle from Hermes.
Thus armed, Perseus flew against the Gorgons and, while they were asleep, looking at the image in the divine mirror of Athena to avoid being petrified, cut off Medusa's head and immediately closed her in the Graian saddlebag. From the decapitated trunk of Medusa came out, along with the streams of blood, the winged horse Pegasus and Chrysaor, father of Geryon. From the same blood the coral was formed, whose processing is renowned in some areas of Sicily including Sciacca and Trapani.
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- Italy : 3 - 6 business days
- North America : 10 - 15 business days
- Europe : 7 - 15 business days
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Reviews (1)
Average:
Aug 28, 2023
Thrilled with the purchase. Really well packaged and arrived safely. Thank you
Clare