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medusa's head

 

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Noun medusa's head has 2 senses
  1. medusa's head, Euphorbia medusae, Euphorbia caput-medusae - African dwarf succulent perennial shrub with numerous slender drooping branches
    --1 is a kind of spurge
    --1 is a member of Euphorbia, genus Euphorbia
  2. medusa's head, Elymus caput-medusae - weedy rye grass having long bristling awns
    --2 is a kind of wild rye

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Medusa's Head

Description

Medusa's Head refers to a mythological creature from Greek mythology, known for her hideous appearance and snake hair. According to the legend, anyone who looked directly at her eyes would turn into stone.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Mythology

In Greek mythology, Medusa's Head was a symbol of terror and was often depicted as a severed head with snakes for hair.

Sample Sentence: The hero Perseus used the reflection in his shield to avoid looking directly into Medusa's Head while he slayed her.

Noun - Art

Medusa's Head is a popular subject in various art forms, particularly in sculptures, paintings, and illustrations. Artists often use it to evoke fear or symbolize female power.

Sample Sentence: The painter beautifully depicted Medusa's Head with intense, mesmerizing eyes, capturing the essence of her mythical presence.

Noun - Botany

Medusa's Head is a common name for a species of plant belonging to the cactus family, characterized by a round, bushy appearance with numerous upright branches.

Sample Sentence: The Medusa's Head cactus in my garden bloomed with vibrant flowers, adding a touch of exotic beauty to my backyard.

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