I am woman hear me roar! At one time, Medusa was known mostly for her terrifying stare that could turn, her victims to stone. But by the beginning of the 20th century, feminists began to take a deeper interest in this mythological creature. They reassessed Medusas appearance in literature and in modem culture; including the use of Medusa, as a logo by fashion company, Versace. The icon of Medusa has since been adopted by many women as a symbol of female rage. In 1978 the cover of Women: A Journal of Liberation, featured the image of a Gorgon; described as, a map to guide us through our terrors, through the depths of our anger into the sources of our power as women. In 1986, the Women of power magazine featured an article titled, Ancient Gorgons: JL face for Contemporary Womens Rage. Emily Erwin Culpepper wrote that, The Amazon Gorgon face is female fury personified. The Gorgon/Medusa image has been rapidly adopted by large numbers of feminists who recognise her as one face of our own rage. For ages, women have been viewed as fragile dutiful creatures, but we will accept this label no longer.

Now our strength, power and rage have a face, and she is Medusa!

Made of high quality excelsior pewter. Double sided design.

Approx. pendant size: 2 centimetre height x 2.54 centimetre width. Weight : 9 grams.

Black cord option comes with an approx. 36 inch or 91.44 cm cord and a (lead free) pewter accent bead with laminated ends.

Chain option comes with a 2 mm flat link stainless steel chain of either 18 , 20 , 22 inch standard length or a 18 inch chain with an extension up to 4 inches ( 22 inch total ) in length for more flexibility and a lead free pewter accent bead. Wear them with or without bead!

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