Blue/Green Labradorite carved MΣDUSΔ bejewelled with a Moonstone jewel & a copper moon

As the mythology goes, Medusa, with a head full of live snakes in place of hair could turn men to stone with a single gaze.

But the back story that led to this is a little more poignant. And often overlooked.

Medusa was the mortal daughter of primordial sea deities, with her other 2 sisters being born immortal.

The most popular story surrounding her was brought forward by the Roman poet Ovid.

This interpretation sees Medusa as a strikingly beautiful young woman who is violated by Poseidon, which enrages Athena as this event happens in her Temple. But the anger is directed towards Medusa, not by the wrongdoer himself, Poseidon. She is then cursed by Athena, who gives her a head full of snakes which petrify anyone who dares to look at her.

She then orchestrates Medusa to be beheaded which is done by the Perseus using a mirror which avoids him becoming turned to stone in the process.

Clearly this version portrays Medusa as a victim in certain aspects & highlights the twisted ways in which women can be blamed for being sexually attacked instead of the perpetrator being held responsible.

Which feels pretty {unbelievably} relevant at this time in our history considering how ancient this mythology is.

I feel this background story cannot be ignored & undoubtedly lurked in the ethers throughout the creation of this pendant.

But the strongest intention that came through while creating this piece was the snake filled head of Medusa being a beacon of Hope.

A striking symbol of reversing injustices.

A feminine force that goes beyond the veneer of good looks & ‘prettiness’ & stands as an undercurrent of retribution.

It’s like Universal law itself knows when things have been inverted & can easily set into play powerful ways of correction.

This Medusa pendant stands strong as just that ~ a Talisman for the Goddess rising and the very necessary rebalancing of the Feminine & Masculine.