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The Gorgon’s Gaze: Apotropaic Power and Terror in Greek Mythology

November 20, 2008 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Discover the true power of the Gorgon in Greek mythology, from the dual nature of Medusa’s blood to the use of the Gorgoneion face in protective apotropaic magic.

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