Medusa - black ball point pen - 10" x 7" - cartridge paper
Medusa is a fascinating character from Greek mythology. She had the face of a woman, but had poisonous snakes on her head, instead of hair.
Anyone looking directly at Medusa would be instantly turned to stone.
Medusa was originally a beautiful woman with long golden hair.
She was punished by the Athena for falling in love with Poseidon.
She was killed by Perseus who saw her reflection in a mirror, to avoid looking at her.
The head of Medusa was often seen to be a protective symbol. She can be seen on roman mosaics excavated in Pompeii, and during the French Revolution she was seen as a symbol of freedom.
