23/08/2026
Our beautiful new Medusa bust in pride of place on our main alter.
Medusa was born to the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto, alongside her immortal sisters, Stheno and Euryale. She was initially a stunning mortal priestess dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Her name actually means "guardian" or "protectress".
After the sea god Poseidon r***d Medusa inside Athena's temple, an outraged Athena transformed Medusa’s hair into venomous snakes and made her face so hideous that anyone who looked at her turned to stone.
Perseus then cut off her head and the winged horse Pegasus and the giant Chrysaor sprang forth from her body (she birthed them) because she was pregnant by Poseidon.
Perseus used her severed head to turn his enemies to stone before giving it to Athena, who placed it on her shield.
In ancient Greece, images of Medusa's face were carved onto temples, armor, and shields to ward off evil and protect against misfortune.
Such a tragic tale of persecution and injustice!
She was r***d but it was she who was persecuted and punished, as is so often the case even for modern women!
We are the ones vilified as the mistress, the temptress, we are the ones who are shamed and blamed!
This is why many view Medusa not as a villain, but as a complex symbol of survival, female rage, and the tragic aftermath of injustice.
She stands in our space as a symbol of that divine feminine energy.
As a reminder of our power to survive and overcome the persecution.
Our strength to stand tall even in the face of injustice.
Our resilience and our endurance!
As our guardian and protector.
Blessed be Medusa!!! 🖤
Love Jessi 🖤