Medusa 7 Emerald Medallion Necklace | Silver fragments-collection The god of wine and

The god of wine and vineyards raged at some perceived offense

even in the face of disbelief and marginalization

a ruler whose impact shaped the course of Eastern European history

humans and animals huddled together as the land froze over

shaped in the quiet strength of Virgo

Medusa 7 Emerald Medallion Necklace | Silver fragments-collection The god of wine andMedusa, Symbol of Protection & Feminist Icon There are varying origin stories for Medusa, but the ancient poet, Ovid, tells us that she was once a beautiful mortal woman and a priestess of Athena. In the sacred temple of Athena, Medusa was raped, and the enraged goddess transformed Medusa into a Gorgon a monster with snakes for hair. Medusa would never be touched by a man again, for she could turn them to stone with only her gaze. But men are