Ancient Greek Gorgoneion Coin Ring pedestal universal archetypes – humanity's folkloric

universal archetypes  – humanity's folkloric past

This reproduction of the original hand-coloured etching of a magnolia published in 1737 by Georg Dionysius Ehret as part of an album

In mythology there were three Gorgon sisters

Larger than life porcelain hand reminiscent of classic Italian sculpture measuring 14" long

Ancient Greek Gorgoneion Coin Ring pedestal universal archetypes – humanity's folkloricAbout the Piece Authentic ancient greek coin depicting the head of the Gorgon set in 18k gold and mounted on a sterling silver band. Size 7 Issuer: Selge, Pisidia Date: circa 350 300 BC. Denomination: Silver Obol The Gorgon face (Gorgoneion) on ancient coins served as an apotropaic symbola powerful, ancient amulet meant to ward off evil, protect the coin's owner from harm, and strike fear into enemies. Because the Gorgon's gaze was notoriously