VenueClairton Public Library 

Date03/14/2015 

Time2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  

Event TypeWorkshop 

GenreMultigenre 

SponsorSandra Gould Ford 

Cost $0.00
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Description and Reader Names: As archetype and metaphor, Medusa's story is rich with meaning.

Most people know Medusa as the monstrosity who turned all who looked at her to stone. Few understand that Medusa was a ravishingly beautiful, virgin priestess who was raped in the goddess Athena’s temple. Athena was so angered by the violation of her temple that she punished Medusa by turning the beauty’s locks to snakes, destroying Medusa’s appearance and isolating Medusa by turning all who looked at her to stone. Interestingly, Athena did not punish the rapist, her uncle, the god Poseidon.

Medusa’s story provides opportunities to discuss innocence betrayed, punishment of victims and how some find protection from abuse.

Participants will view a thought-provoking documentary; then explore the ways that Medusa’s experience of punishing the victim and innocence betrayed remains relevant and rich with meaning today.

Primary Contact PersonSandra Gould Ford 

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Is this an open mic event? No 

Is this a book signing? No 

Will author's books be for sale? No 

Address 1616 Miller Street 

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CityClairton 

StatePA 

Zip15025 

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AuthorSandra Gould Ford 

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Short bio: Sandra Gould Ford is an award-winning author and an accomplished educator and artist. She presents writing and arts experiences that encourage, enrich creative thinking, refresh and inspire.