A representation or image of a Gorgon's head, especially in ancient Greek art and architecture.
From Greek 'gorgoneion,' a diminutive form derived from 'gorgoneia.' The suffix '-ion' in Greek often indicates a specific object or representation.
The gorgoneion was so powerful as a symbol that ancient soldiers would paint Gorgon heads on their shields to intimidate enemies—a psychological warfare tactic thousands of years old!
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