Antefix (end-tile): head of the Gorgon at The British Museum, London

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Human: "In ancient Greek mythology, a Gorgon was a formidable female monster with divine powers that dated back to the earliest religious concepts. Anyone who dared to gaze upon her was instantly petrified, leading to her image being placed in various locations, from temples to wine craters, as a symbol of protection. The Gorgon wore a belt of intertwined snakes, with each snake facing the other in a fierce display of strength. In later myths, it was said that there were three Gorgons: Medusa, Esteno, and Euryale, with Medusa being the only mortal among them. As punishment from the goddess Athena, Medusa had venomous snakes for hair. This image became particularly iconic, despite the Gorgon's presence in ancient Greek written records, as seen in the works of Homer. The Gorgon occupied a prominent position on the gable of a temple in Corfu, which is the oldest stone pediment in Greece, dating back to around 600 BC. This remarkable piece of history is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a non-profit project created by MyMiniFactory that aims to build a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures and landmarks from across the globe. The object was scanned using photogrammetry and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute to this community effort, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help."