In Greek mythology, Medusa (/ mɪˈdjuːzə, - sə /; Ancient Greek: Μέδουσα, romanized: Médousa, lit. 'guardian, protectress'), [a] also called Gorgo (Ancient Greek: Γοργώ) [b] or the Gorgon, was one of …

May 2, 2026 · Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures called Gorgons, known for her petrifying effect on beholders—those looking at her face were instantly turned to stone. …

Nov 20, 2024 · Medusa, one of the most infamous figures in Greek mythology, has long been remembered for her petrifying gaze, capable of turning anyone to stone. Warriors sought her head as …

Medusa – whose name probably comes from the Ancient Greek word for “guardian” – was one of the three Gorgons, daughters of the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto, and sisters of the Graeae, Echidna, …

Apr 12, 2019 · Medusa was a Gorgon. She had two other sisters by name Sthenno and Euryale. All her sisters were immortal and dreadful monsters from birth except Medusa. Medusa was in fact the …

Jan 21, 2021 · In ancient Greek mythology, Medusa is the most famous of three monstrous sisters known as the Gorgons. The earliest known record about the story of Medusa and the Gorgons can …

Oct 19, 2025 · Discover the full story of Medusa in Greek mythology—her origin, curse by Athena, powers, death by Perseus, symbolism, and lasting legacy.

Aug 13, 2024 · Medusa's most famous appearance in Greek mythology is as the feared monster in the heroic story of Perseus. In order to free his mother, Perseus was sent to kill Medusa, the winged …

Medusa is a character from Greek mythology known for her snake-covered head. Originally, she’s said to be the daughter of two sea gods, Phorcys and Ceto, and one of three sisters, all of whom are …

In Greek mythology the Gorgons were three powerful, winged daemons named Medusa, Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only Medusa was mortal. King Polydectes of Seriphus once …