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Why could perseus kill Medusa?

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Perseus used a short sharp sword given to him by hermes (messenger god) and a shield used as a mirror, given to him by athena (God of War strategy and wisdom). Perseus looked at Medusas reflection with the shield and took of her head with the sword.

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