Medusa Eau de Parfum

MEDUSA 

Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology, was once a beautiful maiden transformed into a Gorgon by Athena. With snakes for hair and a gaze that turned people to stone, she symbolizes the duality of beauty and horror, and the consequences of angering the gods. Her image was often used to ward off evil. Slain by the hero Perseus, Medusa represents themes of transformation, power, and retribution, making her a lasting symbol of both fear and protection.

Full Description 

Medusa, one of the most iconic figures in Greek mythology, is known for her striking and terrifying appearance. Once a beautiful maiden, she was transformed into a Gorgon by the goddess Athena as punishment for desecrating her temple. Unlike her two immortal sisters, Medusa was mortal and distinguished by her hair of venomous snakes and a gaze that turned anyone who looked directly at her into stone.

Medusa's character embodies powerful themes of transformation and retribution. Her initial beauty and subsequent monstrous appearance serve as symbols of complex dualities: beauty and horror, victimhood and vengeance, life and petrification. She represents the potential for destruction that lies within the gaze and evokes the fear of the monstrous feminine.

As a symbol, Medusa has been interpreted in various ways throughout history. In ancient times, she was often used as an apotropaic symbol to ward off evil. Her image adorned armors, shields, and buildings, serving to protect by invoking her fearsome power. Modern interpretations of Medusa frequently explore themes of trauma, power dynamics, and female rage.

Medusa's myth, particularly her beheading by the hero Perseus, also conveys the themes of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges and the power dynamics between humans and the divine. Her story is a rich tapestry of ancient cultural beliefs and human psychology, making Medusa a timeless and multifaceted figure in mythology. 

Ingredients:

Alcohol Denat, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Violet Leaf Extract, Champaca Flower Oil, Neroli Extract, Cabreuva Oil, Blackcurrent Leaf Extract, Frangipani Absolute, Labdanum Resin, Tagete Oil, Cistus Oil, Tobacco Absolute, *Benzyl alcohol, *Benzyl benzoate, *Benzyl salicylate, Cinnamic alcohol, *Citral, *Citronellol, *Eugenol, iso-Eugenol, *Farnesol, *d-Limonene, *Linalool.  

*Naturally occurs in essential oils and plant extracts.