{"product_id":"necklace-17-medusa-aurora-cast-coin-on-22k-chain-1","title":"Ode to Medusa Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMedusa, the monstrous Gorgon of Greek mythology whose gaze turned beholders to stone, underwent a visual change beginning in the 5th century BCE. Transforming from a grotesque monster to a creature more harmonious in appearance, the image of Medusa as a dangerous beauty has inspired and fascinated artists, poets, psychoanalysts, and fashion designers for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ovid's retelling of the Medusa myth Perseus, tasked with beheading Medusa, completes the act. He returns the head to Athena, who emblazons it on her shield as a powerful source of protection against her enemies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient Roman denarius coin handset in 22K bezel depicting the face of Medusa with disheveled hair flanked by coiled serpents. Aurora, goddess of the dawn, flying with four horses of the sun on reverse. 47 BCE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22K handmade toggle chain. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Calder Collection: Jewelry for Scholarship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44718257012915,"sku":null,"price":3350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5665\/4515\/files\/IMG_6580.heic?v=1765489315","url":"https:\/\/caldercollection.com\/products\/necklace-17-medusa-aurora-cast-coin-on-22k-chain-1","provider":"Calder Collection: Jewelry for Scholarship","version":"1.0","type":"link"}