{"product_id":"blue-green-labradorite-carved-mσdusδ-bejewelled-with-a-moonstone-jewel-a-copper-moon","title":"Blue\/Green Labradorite carved MΣDUSΔ\nbejewelled with a Moonstone jewel \u0026 a copper moon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs the mythology goes, Medusa, with a head full of live snakes in place of hair could turn men to stone with a single gaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBut the back story that led to this is a little more poignant. And often overlooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMedusa was the mortal daughter of primordial sea deities, with her other 2 sisters being born immortal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe most popular story surrounding her was brought forward by the Roman poet Ovid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClearly this version portrays Medusa as a victim in certain aspects \u0026amp; highlights the twisted ways in which women can be blamed for being sexually attacked instead of the perpetrator being held responsible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhich feels pretty {unbelievably} relevant at this time in our history considering how ancient this mythology is. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI feel this background story cannot be ignored \u0026amp; undoubtedly lurked in the ethers throughout the creation of this pendant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBut the strongest intention that came through while creating this piece was the snake filled head of Medusa being a beacon of Hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA striking symbol of reversing injustices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA feminine force that goes beyond the veneer of good looks \u0026amp; ‘prettiness’ \u0026amp; stands as an undercurrent of retribution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt’s like Universal law itself knows when things have been inverted \u0026amp; can easily set into play powerful ways of correction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis Medusa pendant stands strong as just that ~ a Talisman for the Goddess rising and the very necessary rebalancing of the Feminine \u0026amp; Masculine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild and the Wolf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45229295141064,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/0016\/2504\/files\/AB4C7403-FF8A-47DA-97E3-1478FF26592C.jpg?v=1791427891","url":"https:\/\/wildandthewolf.com\/products\/blue-green-labradorite-carved-m%cf%83dus%ce%b4-bejewelled-with-a-moonstone-jewel-a-copper-moon","provider":"Wild and the Wolf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}