The feminist interpretation of the myth describes the violent murder of Medusa, daughter of the ancient mother goddess, Gaia, symbolizing the violent transition from goddess worshiping civilizations to patriarchal consciousness. (see?? for the myth)
The Guest house This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all
May Sartan’s Poem: The myth as medusa: I saw you once, Medusa; we were alone. I looked you straight in the cold eye, cold. I was not punished, was not turned to stone– How to believe the legends I am
