~ * PERSEUS and Medusa - Clash of Titan * ~ by luciferino
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n late myths, Medusa was the only one of the three Gorgons who was not immortal; hence Perseus was able to kill her by cutting off her head while looking at her in the reflection of a bronze mirrored shield he supposedly got from Athena.
Some authors say that Perseus was armed with a scythe by Hermes (Mercury) and a mirror (or a shield) by Athena (Minerva). Whether the mirrored shield or the scythe, these weapons allowed him to defeat Medusa easily. From the blood that spurted from her neck sprang Pegasus and Chrysaor, her sons by Poseidon. Other sources say that each drop of blood became a snake. He gave the head, which had the power of turning into stone all who looked upon it, to Athena, who placed it on the shield called Aegis which she gave to Zeus. According to another account, Perseus buried it in the marketplace of Argos.
According to other accounts, either he or Athena used the head of Medusa to freeze Atlas into stone, transforming him into the Atlas Mountains that held up both heaven and earth.[4] He also used it against a competing suitor. Ultimately, he used it against King Polydectes, who originally had sent him to kill Medusa in hopes of getting him out of the way, while he pursued Perseus's mother, Danae.
So the story goes, Perseus returned to the court of King Polydectes, who sat at his throne with Danae. The king asked if Perseus has the head of Medusa, and he replied "here it is" and held it aloft, turning the whole court to stone.
Another mithological image do you know i much i like it LOL
I hope you like it smack Orietta
P.S. i have see Clash of titan two week ago and i've reworked the scene :-P
ciaooo
Comments (34)
MarciaGomes
WOOOW!!!INCRIVEL CENA ORIETTA FANTÁSTICO PERSONAGEM PERSEU,ESPETACULAR POSE, IMPRESSIONANTE A CABEÇA DA MADUSA PARECE REAL,MARAVILHOSA COMPOSIÇÃO.++++++5 MARAVILHOSA HISTÓRIA DA MITOLOGIA.
daggerwilldo
The color and action in this one ins really outstanding
doarte
Fantastic myth-making...Gorgeous ! Sensational detailing!
Spiritfoxy
wonderful Ori! smile ~kiss
BenBischop
Cool Job...Happy 700th...;)
stormsong
great detail and textures
shamstar
Excellent work. Great Medusa.
mistressotdark
too cool ..wonderful work!!!!
rbowen
Fantastic work!
scifibabe
Really great scene. Excellent props, posing and expression. Love this mythological picture. Very nice medusa head too.
Tracesl
excellent
anitalee
Excellent!
Killebrew
Awesome!
alessimarco
This is just a superb mythological image!!! Fantastic in every respect! Bravo!!!
Bez
Excellent Ori, superb scene :)
MedTran39
Fantastic
UteBigSmile
Another most excellent image made by a great artist with a stunning art gallery!!! Hug's Ute
arat
Love it!!!! Great seen Ori, the Greek Mythology stuff is just so cooooool.....
njb2000
Fabulous image Happy 700th!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendida e molto cretiva realizzazione la mia amica.....:!!! Complimento.....!!!
Magick_Lady
wonderful :))))))))))
thecytron
Awesome rendering work!
Primal
A Fantastic scene!
debbielove
Impressive work indeed! Rob
Bossie_Boots
Wow what an amazing and creative image superb work hugs lou x
philiplopezjr
As always your images evoke a sense of wonder unique with your style.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent image!
Seaview123
Really cool looking picture!
missgrin
Outstanding scene...
angelafair
Very Cool!