gorgoneion

noun

1. A (representation of a) gorgon's head, especially that of Medusa.

   The gorgoneion or "bodiless head of fright" antedates by many centuries the Gorgon with a woman's body.

2. A theatrical mask depicting the face of a gorgon.

   historical

Where it comes from

From Ancient Greek γοργόνειον (gorgóneion), neuter of γοργόνειος (gorgóneios, “pertaining to a Gorgon”).

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry gorgoneion (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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