Nighties of the Living Dead

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Why all the Nighties? There are many theories: In horror and suspense films, directors may use a state of undress to express vulnerability. They may also intend an homage to the maiden archetype in flowing white robes. Still, we can't entirely rule out cheesecake.

Gorgon in medaillon. Roman fresco from the Casa dei Vettii (VI 15,1) in Pompeii.

Gorgonenkopf in Medaillon auf Ockergrund. Römisches Fresko aus einer Ala (Seitenflügel des Atriums) des Hauses der Vettier (VI 15,1) in Pompeji.

Source Marisa Ranieri Panetta (ed.): Pompeji. Geschichte, Kunst und Leben in der versunkenen Stadt. Belser, Stuttgart 2005, ISBN 3-7630-2266-X, p. 291

Author Wolfgang Rieger