The Gorgoneion of the Aegis. I believe that we may have largely overlooked the single most important aspect of the Aegis. While the Aegis often features prominently in ancient depictions of Athena/Minerva and Zeus/Jupiter, surprisingly little is known about exactly what it is or what it's powers are. Despite it's prominence in mythology, there isnt even agreement among classical authors as to what it's MADE of: some record it as a burnished, golden shield forged by Hephaestus, others either state or imply that it is a garment, or goatskin, with golden tassels. Homer himself can be counted among the latter group. There is, however, one consistent feature of the Aegis. Whether the Aegis is depicted as a round shield, a goatskin cloak or even a breastplate, there is one point on which all the myths agree: The Aegis bears the head of the Gorgon. Always. The Aegis has to bear the gorgoneion or it simply isn't the Aegis. The myths aren't even consistent as to who OWNS the...
I would say, take high quality scans or pictures and post them here
ReplyDeleteOk. I'm on family vacation. Will scan tomorrow night and post.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous these are cool
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ReplyDeleteDon't know if you can zoom in enough to see it while you wait. Left the cards at home.
ReplyDeleteI read the info off the back of that card when I originally saw your post Thinkfire Gerid. Now about the redacted parts (every card has them)...
ReplyDeleteGerid Adams Can you upload a scanned version of the front & back?
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