Medusa's Transformation

Medusa is the snake haired gorgon woman whose gaze turns men to stone. She was beheaded by Perseus who avoided her gaze with the use of a mirror. In some images she also has huge feathered wings. Her snake haired image is emblazoned on the aegis (shield/armour) of Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom and is a symbol of protection. This piece is made with snowflake obsidian, labradorite and serpentine. Medusa’s story has many versions both ancient and modern with many interpretations. She has been cast as both a monster and a misunderstood hero. Her story invites us to look deeper and make our own interpretations of her true nature, not as a monster but as an empowered woman. Snowflake obsidian encourages us to see more than one perspective, finding the silver lining in the story. Labradorite is a stone of hidden wisdom and magic. Serpentine is a stone of serpent energy and moving between the worlds. If you have been inspired by the stories of Medusa, this piece will help you to explore them further.