9kt Solid Gold Petite Medusa for Protection Necklace

Medusa is an apotropaic symbol in Greek Mythology, used to protect from and ward off negative energy. Her hair of snakes and reptilian skin are symbolic of the natural cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Snakes are used due to their shedding of skin, their rebirth to a new skin. This cycle is paralleled with women's natural cycle of menstruation, which was believed to be synchronized with the cycles of the moon and tide (And we love the Moon & it’s effect here at Luna & Rose) Medusa's ability to turn men into stone is an important facet of her feminine power. This is the power over all life, the ability to return life back to the earth from which it came. This is the power which must be reigned in by the patriarchal Greek gods, for it represents a total control over the natural cycle. Medusa represents a dangerous threat meant to deter other dangerous threats, an image of evil to repel evil. WHY WE LOVE MEDUSA: A pendant that repels the negative – need we say more? SYMBOL OF: Strength, Femininity, Female Empowerment, Natural World BEST WORN: All day everyday with our Triple Heart Necklace or Long Beach Link Chain. Also looks tip top layered with another of our Statement circular pendants like Kate Shepherd, St Gerard or Sojourner Necklace. DETAILS Made from 9kt Solid Gold Pendant measures approximately 10mm x 10mm Also available in Sterling Silver & 18kt Gold vermeil Comes on an 18"length chain, adjustable to 16" Comes packaged in our signature Luna & Rose packaging Box, perfect for gifting