{"product_id":"the-lion-medusa-penny","title":"The Lion Medusa Penny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eThe Medusa Lion Penny pairs two ancient guardian figures: Medusa and the lion. For centuries, these images appeared upon gates, fountains, shields, temples, libraries, and sacred thresholds as symbols of protection against envy, misfortune, and harmful forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eOn one side, Medusa. Over time, she became flattened into the image of a monster, yet beneath the myth lies something far more complex: a woman transformed by the projections, fears, and desires of others. To me, Medusa represents the moment beauty ceases to exist for casual consumption. Her gaze became protective. Untouchable. Sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eOn the reverse, the lion. For centuries, lions stood watch over palaces, tombs, cities, and places of knowledge. The lion protects through visible strength, dignity, courage, and sovereign presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eTogether, these figures form to emblems of guardianship. One protects through fierce boundary. The other through radiant strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI designed this penny as a ward for correspondence itself, particularly for protecting the noble and sacred architecture enclosed within the letter long enough for it to blossom. A small emblem for those seeking to protect their creativity, innermost truths, and unconditional love from the forces that would diminish or harden them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kathryn Hastings \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49562637566119,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/2921\/8983\/files\/5_ba944407-f123-4f8f-b60a-ea7e1b632e55.png?v=1779235912","url":"https:\/\/kathrynhastingsco.com\/products\/the-lion-medusa-penny","provider":"KATHRYN HASTINGS \u0026 CO.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}