Female power that protects
Examples of the apotropaic and decorative functions of the Medusa in Roman visual culture from the territory of the Central Balkans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11993090 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bebina Milovanović (0000-0003-1215-7630, Institute of Archaeology, Belgrade, corresponding author), Jelena Anđelković Grašar (0000-0001-8904-3768, Institute of Archaeology, Belgrade) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Issue | 67 |
| Pages | 167-182 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Starinar (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0350-0241 • E-ISSN: 2406-0739 |
| Publisher | National Library of Serbia (PUBLISHER • RS) |
| DOI | 10.2298/sta1767167m |
| OpenAlex | W2792454721 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 8 |
The motif of Medusa had significant importance in Roman visual culture, reflecting the comprehension of ancient people about this frightful being. Visual material from the territory of the Central Balkans suggests a widely known understanding and belief of the protective as well as apotropaic functions of Medusa. The motif of Medusa i.e. the Gorgoneion, was one of the well known and most represented motifs in architecture, funerary art and artiminori and a widely appreciated decoration of jewellery, signifying the importance of Medusa?s protection for people, especially for women
Aesthetics · Ancient history · Art · Literature · Motif (music · Visual arts · Visual culture · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Art History and Market Analysis · Classical Antiquity Studies · History · Architecture
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |