Definitions

1. noun

a statue or image of a Gorgon, especially one used in ancient Greek art as a decorative motif.

“The museum housed an impressive collection of gorgoneia, each one a testament to the power of ancient Greek art.”

2. noun

a type of decorative motif or design that features a Gorgon’s head or image.

“The ancient temple’s walls were adorned with intricate gorgoneia, their Gorgon-like faces seeming to stare out from the stone.”