![]() How? The goddess of war also happens to be the goddess of handicraft, so she’s likely found a “crafty” way to place a decapitated head on a metal shield. ![]() When Perseus reaches home, he hands Medusa’s head over to Athena, who puts it on her shield. The decapitated head of Medusa was so potent that Perseus had to keep her in a special sack during his journey back home. After seeing the beautiful Andromeda, Perseus took out Medusa’s head and turned the sea monster into stone. Medusa’s slayer, Perseus, managed to destroy the sea monster terrorizing Ethiopia. She may have lost her body, but the tragic Gorgon mortal never lost that one thing that made her an iconic character in every story, modern or classical: the ability to petrify - literally. What is the big deal with Medusa’s head? It stands for power.Įven when Perseus cut off her head, Medusa’s killer gaze still had an effect. It’ll work especially if the design of your tattoo is Medusa’s head. So if you’re looking to keep the negative energy away, the bad stuff in your life, a tattoo of Medusa works. What else could strike terror into another beast but a haunting killer gaze with terrifying snakes for hair. EvilĪnother meaning to your tattoo may be similar with how the evil eye is used by some people: evil to ward off evil. Maybe you’re trying to tell people, the pain from your past still haunts you and you’re liable to “hurt” people. People who know her story may interpret your ink for them to “stay away.” Dealing with DemonsĪs a kind of metaphor tattooing Medusa could symbolize your demons and how you haven’t conquered them yet. Consider what happens to anyone who makes eye contact with Medusa. If you’re a loner or don’t take too well to people, the tattoo could also be meant as a warning. You can place the design of this Greek mythology tattoo somewhere visible, like the length of your arm or leg, the shaved back of your head even a Medusa hand tattoo could come off threatening enough - with the right elements and style. The snake hair, the scary-looking tongue and the menacing stare - if your literal interpretation of Medusa falls to the dark side, then your ink could mean:Įasy enough to use Medusa as intimidating fantasy body art. Students who are in need of services can call SRVSS at (330)-672-8016 or visit the SRVSS’s website at Clara Wicinski is a reporter. “They’re really good at being super supportive and walking you through it.” Kearns herself has used its counseling services. ![]() ![]() The university offers assistance through the Center of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS). She encourages students to reach out when they need help. She applauds Kent State for being supportive and giving her the resources she needed after her experience. Kearns is not aware of the viral Tik Tok trend about the tattoo, but is happy that victims are finally speaking out about their experiences. “Well, it means that I can turn men to stone if I really wanted to.” “Everyone’s always like, ‘what does it mean?’” Kearns said. The eyes of Medusa are piercing to those who look, and they give Kearns the strength she needs in order to heal. Kearns uses her tattoo as a safeguard and a symbol which can be shown to only those she chooses.
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