Portrait Medusa - Art Contest Splinterlands

Hello guys, I come with my portrait of Medusa for this participation in the splinterlands contest, the illustration "Medusa Portrait" is a work that presents us with a detailed and captivating portrait of Medusa, one of the most iconic figures in Greek mythology In the illustration, Medusa is shown with a serene and mysterious expression. Her hair of intertwined snakes snakes around her face, while her eyes, despite her penetrating gaze, reflect the melancholy and humanity that is hidden behind the curse. The illustration focuses on capturing the beauty and mystery of this mythical figure.

Brief history of the medusa:

Medusa was one of the three Gorgons, mythological creatures with snake-like hair and the ability to turn those who looked at them into stone. Unlike her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, Medusa was mortal. The story of Medusa is linked to her encounter with the hero Perseus.

According to mythology, Medusa was punished by the goddess Athena because of her pride and beauty. She transformed her into a fearsome being, with snake hair and a deadly look. Her curse was so powerful that anyone who looked directly at her was petrified.

Perseus, in his quest to defeat Medusa, received help from the gods, including a polished bronze reflective shield from Athena and winged sandals from Hermes. Perseus managed to approach Medusa without looking directly at her, and using the reflection in her shield, he cut off the Gorgon's head. From her severed neck emerged the legendary winged horse Pegasus.

The "Medusa Portrait" illustration has been created with a digital illustration technique that highlights the details and expression of the character. Colors and textures have been carefully crafted to achieve a realistic look and capture the essence of Medusa.

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