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gorgoneion

noun
gor·​go·​nei·​on | \ ˌgȯ(r)gəˈnī|ˌän, -nē|, -nā|\
variants: or gorgoneum \ -​ˈnēəm \
plural gorgoneia\ \ or gorgonea\ -​ēə \

Definition of gorgoneion

: a representation of the face of a Gorgon frequent as an apotropaic symbol in Greek art

History and Etymology for gorgoneion

gorgoneion from Greek, from neuter of gorgoneios of a Gorgon, from Gorgon-, Gorgō; gorgoneum from New Latin, from Greek gorgoneion

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