Gor`go·ne'ion (gôr`go*nē'yŏn) noun ; plural Gorgoneia . [ New Latin , from Greek Gorgo`neios , equiv. to Gorgei^os belonging to a Gorgon.] (Architecture) A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head. Elmes. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/45
Head, or face, or mask of a gorgon, particularly of the gorgon Medusa. Used on coins and amulets and the Aegis.
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20503