Back to the drawing board

I'm gonna skip the excuses and go right to the good stuff. It's a new year! And I've got some new ideas and some time to work them out. I'm brainstorming a new line of jewelry, based on the talismanic clothing of ancient goddesses. I need to do some more research*, but I'm working out some sketches to see what I come up with. Here's some Athena ideas. She wears a cloak of snakes that protects her from harm, gifted to her from her father, if I remember correctly.

*if anyone reading knows a good book or two associated with talismans or the clothing of ancient goddesses, I'd love recommendations!