Speaking of Atlas I won't get too much into the background of Enoch but, I will say this due to tragic events that takes place in the sacred Text I got the name of Wicked Fallen Angel's who caused castrophic issues to nearly tear the Heaven's and Earth apart.
I know everyone most likely will probably think of me as crazy. As for Perseus an Zeus I was more aware of The Greek story about these two then 11 month's back in l, I read a locked in the Tower story from Ireland same concept but, didn't read about that glittering shower of Gold that resulted in Perseus mother being impregnated with Him. The name was an Irish Hero and it involved some Giant that had one Eye and could obliterate anything that this Thank King?
This Irish Hero saved the day knocked the Giant in the eye forgot what weapon this Hero chose but that Eye obliterated the Palace and perhaps an Army of Giant's or this Giant's own Kingdom. Other points about Perseus story is the different places Perseus encountered and met his future wife; Andromeda. I'm starting to think Perseus may have had Two Wives because of the confusion when Perseus met chained up Women about to be sacrificed to some sea creature due to their mother's offending some goddess.
It's certainly plausible in the Ancient World; they tended too have more than one wife, I know present day Asia Minor keeps this practice, an a few LDS not all but a Few. I got an idea the plural marriages was still happening once I read and watched the , movie Joy Luck Club.
This is all I'll say about Real Story of Medusa other than great exciting article too all about, so until next time Everyone, Goodbye! Just admit that Medusa is a black female with a dreadlock hairdo all before the time of the Ethiopian Rastafarians and Jamaican reggae music A very horrible face as shown in most photos - and there is Medusa. Nothing new, nothing fantastic.
Just a person of less-than-desirable facial features like bucktoothed William Kidd, "Billy the Kidd" who shot people for making any mention of this features. Same for this person of reciprocal hatred for the beautiful human race. Ancient Origins has been quoted by:. At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
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Amaze World wrote on 13 February, - Permalink. Related Articles on Ancient-Origins. Greek Mythology consists of numerous gods and goddesses, although the Greek pantheon itself is comprised of just twelve main gods ruling Mount Olympus. There are several variations with what happened next. Others claim that she remained steadfast in her devotion to Athena. Medusa becomes pregnant and is both angered and confused. After being violated by Poseidon, Medusa is devastated. She appeals to her goddess and asks for help in moving forward.
There are many things that have to be figured out in this situation. The first is that Medusa is no longer a virgin — though she was deflowered against her will.
The second is that because she lost her virginity to Poseidon and is now pregnant by him she is technically his wife according to the laws of the day.
She appeals to Athena and asks that the goddess give her wisdom and advice in how to move forward. Athena is enraged that her temple has been desecrated — especially because it had been defiled by her rival, Poseidon.
In fact, she puts all blame for the incident on Medusa and decides to punish her by transforming her into a monster that will be undesirable. Medusa Being Punished By Athena. There are several variations of the order of the events that come next, but the conclusion is always the same.
Medusa is transformed into a terrible beast that has bronze hands and wings. In some variations her face is disfigured with a beard and fangs other versions do not tell of this disfigurement and finally, her hair is transformed into venomous nest of snakes.
Her sisters Stheno and Euryale are also transformed. The reason for this varies. Many versions claim that the sisters were transformed because they defend Medusa and undermine the will of Athena. They are disfigured in a similar manner and they return to the island of Sarpedon. From this point on, the sisters are known to be vicious monsters that take their vengeance on any man that sets foot on their island.
The character of Medusa changes greatly after Athena punishes her unjustly. She has difficulty reconciling with her new identity, but eventually comes to embrace her role and begins to take her vengeance on men as this is one of the only ways that she can attempt to get even with Poseidon. However, she is also reclusive and does not leave her island often. Now that she has been transformed, there are many men that come to the island — no longer as suitors, but as hunters looking to behead her.
As years go by, she becomes more and more vicious and vengeful. There are many different men that try — and fail — to hunt Medusa, until Perseus is contracted to bring back her head to King Polydectes.
As a trick, Polydectes tells Perseus to bring him the head of Medusa which is essentially a suicide mission. Perseus complies and goes to the gods to help him on his journey. The gods give him gifts to help him on his journey. He uses these gifts to help him conqueror Medusa. From Athena he receives a mirrored shield. From Hermes he receives winged sandals. From Hephaestus the god of blacksmiths and metal workers he receives a sword.
Lastly, from Hades he receives a helm of invisibility. Using these gifts he travels and gathers information that is vital to his quest. He is able to escape unseen thanks to his helm of invisibility. The sisters are enraged, but unable to do anything but mourn. Through her passing, she gives the world important contributions to mythology and medicine while also providing the public with a new form of protection.
They fly out of her neck, fully grown. The first to emerge is Pegasus — one of the most famous creatures in all of mythology. Pegasus was a winged stallion that was pure white and powerful in nature.
Classical and Hellenistic images of Medusa are more human, but she retains a sense of the unknown through specific supernatural details such as wings and snakes. These later images may have lost the gaping mouth, sharp teeth, and beard, but they preserve the most striking quality of the Gorgon: the piercing and unflinching outward gaze.
Her very presence is foreign, dangerous, and potent, as are her specific characteristics. In the Odyssey , her head was kept in Hades to drive the living from the world of the dead.
The Perseus myth provides us with the phenomenon that her face and gaze could turn men to stone. Perseus and Athena were required to control such threatening forces and harness their power. This harness was taken up by ancient Greek artists, who represented the Gorgon across all periods and in all media. Medusa is a deadly and cryptic other, but she is also ubiquitous, with an undeniable energy that inspired artists to repeat her semblance and story in diverse ways across literature, lore, and art through ancient Greece, Rome, and beyond.
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Richter, Gisela M. Vernant, Jean-Pierre. Zeitlin, pp. Visiting The Met? Terracotta antefix with the head of Medusa. Terracotta aryballos in the form of a helmeted head. Terracotta kylix: Siana cup drinking cup Attributed to the C Painter. Terracotta stand Signed by Ergotimos as potter.
Part of the marble stele grave marker of Kalliades. Terracotta painted gorgoneion antefix roof tile. Terracotta amphora jar Signed by Andokides as potter. Terracotta kylix: eye-cup drinking cup Signed by Nikosthenes as potter.
Bronze neck-amphora jar with lid and bail handle. Terracotta lekythos oil flask Attributed to the Diosphos Painter. Terracotta lekythos oil flask Attributed to the Brygos Painter. Terracotta column-krater bowl for mixing wine and water Attributed to the Orchard Painter. Terracotta gorgoneion antefix roof tile.
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