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The “Mosaic of Medusa”, Museum of Archaeology of the Castle of Vila Viçosa, ©Fundação Casa de Bragança. Credit: Abraços & Wrench, 2025

From a “Drunken Hercules” to a Watchful Medusa: Roman Mosaics in Portugal Reveal Myth, Power, and Protection

15 March 2026

Two remarkable Roman mosaics depicting mythological figures—Hercules and Medusa—are offering fresh insights into artistic traditions and cultural symbolism in Roman...

From a “Drunken Hercules” to a Watchful Medusa: Roman Mosaics in Portugal Reveal Myth, Power, and Protection

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