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Greek Mythology >> Galleries >> Greco-Roman Mosaics 3 >> Z47.5

Z47.5 THE HEAD OF MEDUSA

Head of Medusa | Greco-Roman mosaic
DETAILS
Museum Collection Greco-Roman Museum, Alexandria
Catalogue No. -
Type Mosaic
Context -
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The head of Medusa ("the Gorgoneion") is depicted with wide, staring eyes, wings on the brow, red, curly hair, two black vipers coiling at the cheek, and a pair of snake-tails knotted below the chin.

ARTICLES

Medusa