Sentences with GORGONEION
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"The gorgoneion was a mythical symbol of protection in ancient Greece."
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"The warrior carried a shield adorned with a gorgoneion to ward off enemies."
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"The gorgoneion was often depicted as a fierce and grotesque face with snakes for hair."
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"Many ancient buildings were decorated with gorgoneions to deter evil spirits."
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"The gorgoneion was believed to have the power to turn anyone who looked at it into stone."
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"Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved gorgoneion in a hidden chamber of the temple."
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"People would wear amulets with gorgoneion designs for good luck and protection."
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"The artist sculpted an intricate gorgoneion on the entrance of the palace."
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"Legends say that the gorgoneion was originally the head of the monstrous Medusa."
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"The gorgoneion had a prominent place in Greek mythology and artwork."
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"Ancient Greeks believed that the gorgoneion had the power to avert evil and bring fortune."
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"Some gorgoneion symbols were thought to possess healing properties."
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"The gorgoneion was often displayed on shields or armor during battles."
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"The priestess wore a necklace with a gorgoneion pendant as a symbol of her role."
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"The gorgoneion was a popular subject in Greek pottery and vase paintings."
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"The gorgoneion was sometimes associated with the goddess Athena."
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"In ancient times, gorgoneions were used to adorn the walls of temples and sanctuaries."
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"The gorgoneion was believed to have the power to petrify even the strongest warriors."
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"The gorgoneion motif was often used in architecture to instill fear and awe."
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"The gorgoneion's fearsome expression was meant to intimidate and repel evil."
