gorgoneion

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Synonyms: gorgonian, gorgonean, gorgoneia, gorgonin

Antonyms: gorgonian, gorgonean, gorgoneia, gorgonin

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Noun

1. A ([[representation]] of a) [[gorgon]]'s [[head]], especially that of [[Medusa]].
2. {{lb|en|historical|Ancient Greek theatre}} A theatrical mask depicting the face of a gorgon.

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|Greek mythology}} The head of the [[gorgon]] [[Medusa]].
2. {{lb|en|Greek mythology}} A [[pendant]], worn by the goddess [[Athena]], which features an image of Medusa's head.
3. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The smaller and closer-orbiting of the two moons of the [[main belt|main-belt]] [[asteroid]] {{w|93 Minerva}}.

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