Bridal armour and Gorgon guardians: Greek Women's Magic Part 4/5

The secrets of Greek folk embroidery and wedding art

Welcome to Part 4 of the Greek Women’s Magic series, where I explore the hidden magical symbolism in Greek folk embroidery. Part 1 provided sociocultural context; Part 2 explored the botanical symbolism; Part 3 examined two powerful birds in the nuptial symbolism. In this instalment I focus on the remaining mythical beings found as recurring symbols. The final instalment, Part 5, ties the threads of this symbolic narrative together, and traces continuities in these traditions through the centuries.

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In Part 2 we saw the …