gorgoneion

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek γοργόνειον (gorgóneion), neuter of γοργόνειος (gorgóneios, “pertaining to a Gorgon”). === Noun === gorgoneion (plural gorgoneia) A (representation of a) gorgon's head, especially that of Medusa. (historical, Ancient Greek theatre) A theatrical mask depicting the face of a gorgon. ==== Translations ====