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Greek Mythology >> Galleries >> Greco-Roman Mosaics 3 >> Z47.4

Z47.4 THE HEAD OF MEDUSA

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

DESCRIPTION

The head of the Gorgon Medusa ("the Gorgoneion") is depicted with a staring visage, wings at the brow, and curly blonde hair wreathed with four coiled vipers.

ARTICLES

Medusa