“Medusa has become a figure of protection to women who have experienced sexual assault or assault on some level, particularly by men,” says Ruby Rose, a UK-based tattoo artist, in a deep ...

While tattoo fashions come and go, few have the kind of meaning that Medusa tattoos do, and the symbol has gained popularity among women who have experienced sexual assault. Medusa is a prominent ...

Regardless of the reason, the world’s love of the Medusa tattoo doesn’t seem to be waning. “I’ve tattooed around 30 Medusas over the past six months,” says Rose. “I also have seven ...

One of the most prominent examples of this can be seen through Medusa tattoos. Medusa has been a popular design choice throughout nearly every style of tattooing, but recently, the Gorgon of Greek ...

But to others, Medusa is an individual whose story holds a much deeper meaning – so much so they have decided to get a tattoo of her. Medusa was one of three Gorgon sisters alongside siblings ...

If you've scrolled on your FYP in the last few months, you might have seen ambiguous TikToks that reference the meaning of the Medusa tattoo. "A lot of people didn't realize the meaning of a ...