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Medusa has appeared in multiple variations on movies (“Percy Jackson & The Olympians”), videogames (“God of War”) and TV (“Legends of the Hidden Temple”).Īnother design idea could be to use fine art. If you’re into fashion, you could get a tattoo of Versace’s Medusa the illustration of her head symbolized beauty and art. Your photorealistic tattoo of Medusa could be as creative as including pop culture in the design. Medusa was one of the three monsters known as the Gorgons, the only mortal, and whose parents were sea gods. Although she’s not technically one since she didn’t have dominion over anything, the way other goddesses were, like Artemis (hunting and natural environment) and Hera (marriage and birth) and Leto (motherhood). If you prefer the classical, a realism tattoo style would be perfect for illustrating Medusa as a goddess. The combination of Greek and Japanese culture could create one striking ink, especially if you’re willing to get a massive one on your back. You could go with a Japanese style tattoo, depicting Medusa as a geisha. First, think about what style you want to go with because it’ll narrow down options. Many variations will work for your Medusa tattoo. Other than Medusa’s head, what other tattoo design ideas could work for this mythical subject? Design Ideas for a Medusa Tattoo Image by SigneRJArts on Deviantart No, artists illustrated her as she may have been before Athena’s jealousy victimized her: human and beautiful. But instead of being depicted as a beast with a beard, gnashing tongue and frightening mouth during the Archaic period. In late architecture design as well as pottery, Medusa’s image became a typical component. It makes sense for your Medusa tattoo to mean feminine power, especially if she’s drawn with a particular sensuality. That level of reaction, which goes beyond the mortal realm, is power beyond one’s control. The seduction ticked off the goddess enough to punish the mortal Gorgon for it, turning her into a beast replacing her hair with crazy snakes. Something to be said for a woman whose beauty was so devastating, it swayed Poseidon to seduce her, right in Athena’s domain. Your tattoo of Medusa’s head doesn’t have to symbolize “combat skills” or physical prowess. If your Medusa tattoo design includes a shield, it could signify you’re “battle-ready” that you have the might to destroy your enemy.Ī non-contentious meaning to the Medusa and shield design could be protection.
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.
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