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Medusa was the youngest of three sisters, called the Gorgons. Of the three, she was the only one born mortal and beautiful, even by divine standard. Her sisters were monstrous, and immortal, making them a force to be reckoned with. When Medusa was punished for allowing Poseidon to have his way with her in Athena's temple, where she was a priestess, Athena punished her by making her even more horrible than her sisters, giving her their serpentine form, but also snaked for hair, making her so horrible to behold, that any who did were immediately turned to stone.
It is a common misconception that ALL the Gorgons has this power, but only Medusa is noted as actually having done so. Stheno and Euryale personified the dangers of the sea (their father was the primordial god of the sea, Phorcys, who preceaded Okeanos and Poseidon) and while terrible to behold, did not have a petrifying gaze.
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Who was the oldest of Medusa's siblings?
either Euryale or Stheno
How did Medusa get its name?
Probably her parents named her and her siblings.
Did Medusa attend any schools?
Medusa did not, no.
Does Medusa have any symbols?
snakes
What area did Medusa control?
Medusa did not control any area. She is not a goddess. If she was, she would control something.
How many children did Medusa have?
None. Athena cursed Medusa that she couldn't have any children or marry anyone.
Did Medusa have any chidren?
Some say that Pegasus jumped out of Medusa's blood after her head was cut off. In these versions, Pegasus was said to be the son of Medusa and Poseidon.
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He does not have any siblings.
Does bob seger have any siblings?
any siblings
Did Medusa have any sisters?
3 actually
Did Medusa have any enemies?
yes athina
What are a medusa shape and a polyp shape look like?
A medusa looks like an umbrella and a polyp any idea!
