The Aegean Woman or Goddess with Snake is thought to be a fertility figure (because of the amplified breasts) and the snakes are thought to resemble renewal of life (because of the shedding of the skin). At my work right now we are in Halloween mode and get to dress up every day to advertise our costumes, so Halloween is on my mind. When I saw this Aegean figurine I thought of Medusa, my boss wears a Medusa costume from time to time. Don't worry though when my boss wears her Medusa costume she does not turn anyone to stone, ha. Medusa is a mythology character and her name means guardian protector- however, she was beheaded because everyone that she made eye contact with she turned to stone. Similarities between the two are they are both women, both include snakes, and something that I sense which I am not sure of is the vibe both of them give off. The way the Aegean Woman or Goddess with Snake is holding her arms shows gives off a sense of strength in her as does Medusa with her deep stare and poise of her face. 
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the age old controversy of women who are aggressive vs men that are aggressive. Women are portaryed as monsters when they are powerful, haughty or aggressive...men on the other hand are seen as powerful --in a positive way...
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