[PW] Re: SOAP OPERA: relic on Young and the Restless

[Dan Clinton]

gorgonion is the term (fr. Gorgon) for the  gorgon-head (i.e.Medusa) used as 
a boss on ancient Greek shields or as a sculptural decoration in Greek 
architecture. They are quite common as such things go.


Dan Clinton (Contractor)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dian Borek" <dborek at torontopubliclibrary.ca>
To: <list at project-wombat.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 3:37 PM
Subject: [PW] SOAP OPERA: relic on Young and the Restless


> Hello Everyone:
>
> I had the most frustrating question today, which I have been unable to
> confirm or deny. It pertains to a relic on the Young and the Restless.
> According to a brief reference in Wikapedia its fictional but I can't
> seem to find a definitive source to refute or confirm its existence.
> Despite the small piece in Wikapedia the young lady that was in the
> library today swore up and down that it is a real relic, and does exist.
> . . some friend of hers has a father that's a professor and he said. .
> .well you get the picture. Anyway I have googled this and consulted soap
> opera summaries online till I know way more about the Y & A than I truly
> wish but have been unable to even get the correct spelling right of this
> "gourgion'???? relic. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer.
>
> Dian
>
>
>
> Dian Borek
> Acting Branch Head
> Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre
> 341 Oakwood Avenue
> Toronto, ON  M6E 2W1
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