Medusa As a Symbol of Surviving Trauma
Medusa As a Symbol of Surviving Trauma

Author(s): Amela Vilić
Subject(s): Comparative Study of Literature
Published by: Naučnoistraživački institut »Ibn Sina«
Keywords: Symbolism; Medusa; Protection; Trauma;
Summary/Abstract: Medusa’s origin depends on the source that is provided to the reader, and the main factor in explaining the symbolism of Medusa in this paper would be the myth told by Ovid. His Medusa shall be used as a symbol of surviving traumatic experiences, as her own trauma of sexual assault made her the token of protection that many people use in a form of a tattoo. Medusa’s tragic end (and the meaning behind the myth) shall be further explained on how the consequences of burying the voices of those who have experienced tragic events affect the survivors.

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