Medea,
Priestess of Athena,
Violated in Her temple precincts
In the name of Poseidon
By invaders whose God of the Sea
Usurped Aphrodite's realm.
Medea,
Driven mad
By visions of
Writhing snakes
Forcing apart her lips.
Medea,
Granted revenge by the Goddess.
A crown of sacred serpents
The gift of turning to stone
Any man who comes too near.
Medea,
Honored by Athena
Who wears her frightening visage
Upon Her breastplate.
Medea,
Her gaping mouth
Every rape victim's
Unheard
Scream.
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