Medusa: Solving the Mystery of the GorgonOxford University Press, 15 Νοε 2007 - 288 σελίδες Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. The use of the gorgoneion, the Face of the Gorgon, on shields and on roofing tiles is examined in light of parallels from around the world, and a unique interpretation of the reality behind the gorgoneion is suggested. Finally, the history of the Gorgon since tlassical times is explored, culminating in the modern use of Medusa as a symbol of Female Rage and Female Creativity. |
Περιεχόμενα
Parallels from Around the World | |
Explanations | |
THE SOLUTION | |
Mira and Algol | |
The Surrounding | |
Gorgons and Gargoyles | |
What the Gorgon Really | |
The Gorgon Today | |
Synthesis | |
Appendix | |
Notes | |
References | |
Index | |
The Face on the Shield | |
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Συχνά εμφανιζόμενοι όροι και φράσεις
Acrisius aegis al-Sufi Algol ancient Andromeda animal antefixes Apollodorus appear Archaic Gorgon Argos artists associated astronomical Athena Aztec believe Bellerophon birds body called Cambridge carved century B.C.E. Cepheus Cetus Chapter Chrysaor Classical constellation corpse creature Danae decapitated demon depicted explain fangs figure film gargoyles goddess Goodricke Gorgon Gorgon face Gorgon parallels Gorgon’s head Gorgoneion Gorgonlike Graiae Greece Greek hair head of Medusa hero Hesiod horse human Humbaba interpretation Kali Ketos kibisis killed king Kirtimukkha Lettvin look masks Medusa Mira modern mouth Museum myth of Perseus mythology noted observations octopus original owls painted Palitzsch Pausanias Pegasus Perseid Perseus Perseus’s petrifying Photograph courtesy Phryxus Polydektes protruding tongue represented Reprinted Roman roof sea monster seems Seriphos shows snakes staring eyes Stheno stone story of Perseus suggested Superman sword symbol temple theory Thuggee tiles Translated University Press variable stars vase winged women York Zeus