Upside down Medusa sculpture and column base. The head of Medusa was said to be turned upside down to combat the monster's gaze.

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Size: 5200px × 3461px
Photo credit: © Edwin Remsberg / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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