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Medusa Table
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Medusa,
one of the three Gorgons,, was celebrated
for her personal charms and the beauty of her hair locks. Neptune fell
in love with her, and obtained her favors in the temple of Minerva.
This violation of the sanctity of her temple did not amuse the chaste
Minerva, who changed Medusa's beautiful locks into a bunch of hissing
snakes.
From
that day on, Medusa's very look had the power to kill or turn people
into stones. Perseus made himself immortal by his conquest of Medusa.
He cut off her head, and the blood that dropped from the wound gave birth to the Winged Horse Pegasus, as well as to the innumerable serpents that infest Africa. He then placed Medusa's
head on Minerva's shield.
Materials :
Marbles, Granites and Glasses
Table frame : Cast aluminum and Steel.
Dimensions :
Tabletop diameter : 27 " (69 cm)
Table height : 24" (61 cm) and diameter 34" (86 cm)