Medieval Russian talisman depicts Christian warrior saint and Medusa

The'Zmeeviki' example highlights 11th century cultural clashes in Russia. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The front image likely depicts the warrior saint Theodore Stratelates. Archaeologists recently discovered a rare Russian medallion that depicts a dramatic cultural clash between medieval Christianity and ancient Greek mythology . Excavated about 400 miles southeast of St. Petersburg near the town of Staraya, the 11th century pendant appears to showcase a warrior saint on its face with the snake-topped head of Medusa on the back.