Terracotta gorgoneion antefix (roof tile)
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The frightening features of this Gorgon head, its petrifying eyes and sharp teeth, correspond to its Archaic date and were likely intended to ward off evil. Throughout the following century, the Gorgon tended to lose its more terrifying characteristics, and by the Late Classical period, its features were sweetened.Free picture Terracotta gorgoneion antefix (roof tile) integrated with the OffiDocs web apps