The First Medusa
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The First Medusa
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Author : Mina Gregori
language : en
Publisher: 5Continents
Release Date : 2012-05-01
The First Medusa written by Mina Gregori and has been published by 5Continents this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with Art categories.
This stunning book reveals how a version of the Medusa in private hands has been newly attributed to Caravaggio (1571-1610). The similarity of the work, and its frame, to the better-known version at the Uffizi in Florence attracted the attention of experts. X-rays and new technologies eventually confirmed that this version was the original. Here, the results of historical and technological research are accompanied by superb illustrations and close-ups of the painting, the X-rays, and more, enabling art lovers the opportunity to appreciate this previously neglected work.
Medusa
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Flame Tree Collections
Release Date : 2024-10-15
Medusa written by and has been published by Flame Tree Collections this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-15 with Fiction categories.
Building on the huge popularity of mythological retales, here is the story of the much misunderstood Medusa, told through ancient and modern minds, in a beautiful collectable, edition. Variously described as a fiend, a monster, a charming seductress who was felled by the righteous might of Perseus, son of Zeus, Medusa is perhaps the most misunderstood of mythological women. Described by male historians, poets and epic writers such as Hesiod and Ovid, there are many aspects of her imagined life which find resonance in the struggles of the outsider, the cursed and those used in the service another's vision of the world around them. This fascinating collection brings together new stories and ancient origins, offering a wider perspective on the whole life of the powerful, wonderful Medusa. About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods and Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with completely new stories alongside the original tales and a 30,000 word essay which emphasises ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers, from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, alongside specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
The Medusa Reader
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Author : Marjorie Garber
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-11
The Medusa Reader written by Marjorie Garber and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-11 with Art categories.
Fascinating and terrifying, the Medusa story has long been a powerful signifier in culture with poets, feminists, anthropologists, psychoanalysts, political theorists, artists, writers, and others. Bringing together the essential passages and commentary about Medusa, The Medusa Reader traces her through the ages, from classical times through the Renaissance to the pop culture, art, and fashion of today. This collection, with a critical introduction and striking illustrations, is the first major anthology of primary material and critical commentary on this most provocative and enigmatic of figures.
Myth O Mania Say Cheese Medusa
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Author : Kate McMullan
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2012-03
Myth O Mania Say Cheese Medusa written by Kate McMullan and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In Greek mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon a winged monster with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked at her was instantly turned to stone. But she wasn't born that way. Not even close. Athena was so jealous of Medusa's beauty that she cursed her. Zeus changed the story to make his son, Perseus, look good. Hades is here to set the record straight on Perseus, Medusa, and everything in between.
Medusa
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Author : Rosie Hewlett
language : en
Publisher: Silverwood Books
Release Date : 2021-04-30
Medusa written by Rosie Hewlett and has been published by Silverwood Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with categories.
Gorgon. Killer. Monster. Victim. Survivor. Protector. Medusa breathes new life into an ancient story and echoes the battle that women throughout millennia have continued to wage.
Medusa S Curse
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Author : A.J. Hunter
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-02-11
Medusa S Curse written by A.J. Hunter and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-11 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Do you DARE gaze upon Medusa? When geology-mad Sam goes to stay with her American cousin, Trey, neither of them have any idea what adventures they're about to unleash. They bring together two pieces of The Heart of Light and -whoosh! - they're thrown back into Ancient Greece, where angry harpies and satyrs live. That's not all - they've been set the challenge of saving the world from destruction. But first, they need to rescue an enchanted fragment of The Warrior's Shield, protected by a deadly mythical creature. How will they survive a venomous encounter with Medusa...?
Perseus
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Author : Paul D. Storrie
language : en
Publisher: Graphic Universe ™
Release Date : 2017-01-01
Perseus written by Paul D. Storrie and has been published by Graphic Universe ™ this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danaë. But first the king must get rid of young Perseus once and for all. So Polydectes hatches a plan to trick the young hero into performing an impossible task—slay the snake-haired Gorgon monster Medusa, whose very look turns men to stone. Yet, as the son of Zeus, king of the gods, Perseus has many powerful allies. Will Perseus' strength and courage—and the favor of the gods—allow him to do the impossible?
Medusa
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Author : David Leeming
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2013-06-01
Medusa written by David Leeming and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-01 with History categories.
With her repulsive face and head full of living, venomous snakes, Medusa is petrifying—quite literally, since looking directly at her turned people to stone. Ever since Perseus cut off her head and presented it to Athena, she has been a woman of many forms: a dangerous female monster that had to be destroyed, an erotic power that could annihilate men, and, thanks to Freud, a woman whose hair was a nest of terrifying penises that signaled castration. She has been immortalized by artists from Leonardo da Vinci to Salvador Dalí and was the emblem of the Jacobins after the French Revolution. Today, she’s viewed by feminists as a noble victim of patriarchy and used by Versace in the designer’s logo for men’s underwear, haute couture, and exotic dinnerware. She even gives her name to a sushi roll on a Disney resort menu. Why does Medusa continue to have this power to transfix us? David Leeming seeks to answer this question in Medusa, a biography of the mythical creature. Searching for the origins of Medusa’s myth in cultures that predate ancient Greece, Leeming explores how and why the mythical figure of the gorgon has become one of the most important and enduring ideas in human history. From an oil painting by Caravaggio to Clash of the Titans and Dungeons and Dragons, he delves into the many depictions of Medusa, ultimately revealing that her story is a cultural dream that continues to change and develop with each new era. Asking what the evolution of the Medusa myth discloses about our culture and ourselves, this book paints an illuminating portrait of a woman who has never ceased to enthrall.
Medusa
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Author : Stephen R. Wilk
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2007-11-15
Medusa written by Stephen R. Wilk and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
Medusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. The use of the gorgoneion, the Face of the Gorgon, on shields and on roofing tiles is examined in light of parallels from around the world, and a unique interpretation of the reality behind the gorgoneion is suggested. Finally, the history of the Gorgon since tlassical times is explored, culminating in the modern use of Medusa as a symbol of Female Rage and Female Creativity.
Medusa The Mean
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Author : Joan Holub
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-12-03
Medusa The Mean written by Joan Holub and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-03 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Seeking to become immortal like the other Goddess Girls, Medusa searches for a magical necklace, an effort that is compromised by her mean reputation, her snaky hair, and unexpected consequences.