Medusa had snakes instead of hair and was a deadly creature capable of petrifying those who faced her. According to Greek mythology, she was a beautiful woman, but was punished by Athena (Goddess of wisdom) for having made love to Poseidon (God of the sea) inside one of her temples.
Meaning of Medusa Tattoos:
- Protection
- Transformation
- Wisdom
- Danger
- Mystery
- Freedom
- Feminism
- Rabies
- Power
- Magic
- Defense
- Personality
Images of Medusa in the Greek and Roman empires were popular as protection symbol in mesmerizing art, with the aim of recreating his disconcerting gaze.
The tattoos with Perseus (son of Zeus who beheaded her) and with the work of Caravaggio (Italian painter), depict the beheading of Medusa and symbolize protection against any evil. His head, even decapitated, retained some of its power. It can also be seen as a symbol for the silencing powerful women that express their feelings.
Your image is currently a feminist protestrepresenting power, anger, wisdom and seduction. It also shows the imbalance of power between men and women.
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