This picture is a modern day depiction of Medusa, the Gorgon, from Greek mythology. It seems obvious that the image is intended to be sexy and displays a suggestive connection between temptation and the forbidden fruit (thanks to the model’s come hither look). However, if you look more closely and know a bit about Greek mythology the image is pretty accurate and ironic. Medusa was said to be covered with golden scales and lived on the farthest side of the western ocean, hence the gold metallic bathing suit and the poolside backdrop. Another interesting point is that in Greek mythology Medusa was one of three monstrous sisters. Two of the three were immortal, Medusa being the only one that was not; the only one that could be killed. Not knowing the background of this picture leaves everything open to interpretation but I personally feel it ironic that in Christianity the forbidden fruit was symbolic of Adam and Eve’s weakness, their demise, our end and in this picture, Medusa, the only one of three who could be killed is photographed with the same symbolic weakness. Perhaps it is a coincidence; perhaps not.