Added 10 October 2026
gorgoneion
noun
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- A (representation of a) gorgon's head, especially that of Medusa.
- A theatrical mask depicting the face of a gorgon.
Origin
From Ancient Greek γοργόνειον (gorgóneion), neuter of γοργόνειος (gorgóneios, “pertaining to a Gorgon”).
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