Head of Medusa
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Bignor Roman Villa, Sussex

In Greek mythology, Medusa was usually depicted with hair consisting of snakes. She was the only mortal Gorgon and was killed by Perseus who cut off her head. Her severed head could turn those who looked at it into stone.

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