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200 10$aMedusa $eSolving the Mystery of the Gorgon
205   $a1st ed.
210   $aOxford $cOxford University Press, USA$d2000
215   $a1 online resource (288 p.)
300   $aDescription based upon print version of record.
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320   $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 251-261) and index.
327   $aContents; PART I: THE MYSTERY; PART II: THE SOLUTION; Appendix; Notes; References; Index
330   $aMedusa, the Gorgon, who turns those who gaze upon her to stone, is one of the most popular and enduring figures of Greek mythology. Long after many other figures from Greek myth have been forgotten, she continues to live in popular culture. In this fascinating study of the legend of Medusa, Stephen R. Wilk begins by refamiliarizing readers with the story through ancient authors and classical artwork, then looks at the interpretations that have been given of the meaning of the myth through the years. A new and original interpretation of the myth is offered, based upon astronomical phenomena. Th
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