When we think of Medusa, the image that comes to mind is clear: the terrifying Gorgon whose gaze could turn anyone into stone. But who was she before the hero Perseus ended her life? What secrets lie in her strange, ancient story?
Medusa's Origins
In the old Greek myths, Medusa wasn't a maiden cursed by Athena but rather a gorgon by birth. She was the daugher of the two sea dieties- Phorcys and Ceto, creatures of the deep ocean.
Medusa had two sisters: Stheno and Eurayle. Unlike her sisters who were immortal, Medusa was the only moral gorgon....meaning she could be killed. This made her vulnerable.
A creature of terror
With snakes for hair and eyes that couold turn anyone to stone- literally- Medusa was feared by everyone. While in some newer legends, it is said that she was a maiden who was cursed by Athena after being wronged by Poseidon in Athena's temple, the original Greek myths claim that Medusa was a gorgon by birth.
A mystery of myth
Was Medusa a pure monster or a misunderstood figure? Later generations saw her as a symbol of danger, mystery and even protection. In time, her face appeared on shields, coins and statues- not just to frighten enemies but to guard sacred places.
The story continues...
One hero dared to face her: Perseus. That fateful encounter ended Medusa's life. Read to find out more- only on CurioScroll
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