Medusa 7 Emerald Medallion Necklace | Silver fragments-collection However it happened

However it happened

The god of wine and vineyards raged at some perceived offense

shaped in the quiet strength of Virgo

even in the face of disbelief and marginalization

humans and animals huddled together as the land froze over

Medusa 7 Emerald Medallion Necklace | Silver fragments-collection However it happenedMedusa, Symbol of Protection & Feminist Icon There are varying origin stories for Medusa, but the ancient poet, Ovid, tells us that she was once a beautiful mortal woman and a priestess of Athena. In the sacred temple of Athena, Medusa was raped, and the enraged goddess transformed Medusa into a Gorgon a monster with snakes for hair. Medusa would never be touched by a man again, for she could turn them to stone with only her gaze. But men are