Medusa´s gaze…

The Basilica Cistern is the largest of ancient cisterns beneath the city of Istanbul, built in the VI century, during the time of Justinian…It is a wonderful place, and in one of its corners is what I am using for answering to Sue´s challenge: «Face»…I am talking about the two «Medusa column bases»…

Here is a picture of the upside down Medusa…

Medusa face,Istanbul

Take care! It is said that in this way the power of the Gorgon´s gaze disappears…But you never know…

They were old…

They were old…

They passed me on the street,
engulfed and almost hidden among the mass of people…

They were old and small…
But they did not seem to care…

They had just enough
taking care of them both…

They were old

Calle Ancha. León. Spain

Answering to A WORD A WEEK CHALLENGE – OLD. Click here to see more contributions…