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The history of the Gorgoneion, Medusa’s fearsome symbol, from its Greek and Roman origins to its influence on Alexander the Great and more.

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M. Gessen is an Opinion columnist for The Times. They won a George Polk Award for opinion writing in 2024. They are the ...

M. Gessen is an Opinion columnist for The New York Times. They won a George Polk Award for opinion writing in 2024. They are ...

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