Perseus and Medusa
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Perseus and MedusaAuguste Rodin

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Rodin’s bronze sculpture (1902) depicts Perseus beheading Medusa, symbolizing triumph over adversity. Medusa, often viewed as a defeated threat, is said to resemble Camille Claudel, Rodin’s former partner, reflecting personal turmoil. The work intertwines myth with personal narrative, with Perseus embodying heroism and Medusa representing vanquished danger.