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No, she was a gorgon. She was decapitated by the hero Perseus.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoI don't think so. She was more of just a person in Greek mythology
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What is Medusa's full name?
Medusa, gods and goddesses do not have surnames.
What is Medusa's full name?
Medusa, gods and goddesses do not have surnames.
What was Medusa's origin?
Medusa had long flowing hair and was known to be one of the most prettiest goddesses until Athena turned her into a monster
What was Medusa's original look?
Medusa had long flowing hair and was known to be one of the most prettiest goddesses until Athena turned her into a monster
Why did Athena turn Medusa to a gorgon when she went out with Poseidon?
Medusa didn't just 'go out' with Poseidon. They had sex in Athena's temple (which is greatly disrespectful, also considering that Athena is one of the three virgin goddesses). So, she got mad and turned Medusa into a gorgon. That is why Medusa hates Athena.
Why did people avoid Medusa and who was she in Greek mythology?
Medusa was a beautiful woman who got on the nerves of one of the goddesses. the goddess turned her ugly so that anyone who looked at her would instantly turn to stone
What crime does Medusa commit for which Athena punishes her?
In Greek mythology, Medusa is punished by Athena for desecrating her temple by having an affair with Poseidon in it. Athena transforms Medusa into a Gorgon with snakes for hair and the ability to turn anyone who looks at her into stone.
What is the heroic deed Perseus accomplished?
Perseus is known for slaying the Gorgon Medusa, a monstrous creature whose gaze could turn people to stone. With the help of various gods and goddesses, including Athena and Hermes, Perseus used a reflective shield to avoid looking directly at Medusa and successfully severed her head. He later used Medusa's head as a weapon in other heroic feats.
What is a Greek myths?
A Greek myth is a myth is like information on Greek Gods/Goddesses. For example, Zeus, Hercules, Cyclops, Apollo, Athena, Hades, Poseidon, Hermes, Aphrodite, Pan, Rhea, Pegasuses, Sirens, Medusa, Triton, and all of the other Greek Gods and Goddesses.
About Medusa in Greek mythology?
Medusa was a beautiful woman. She was turned into a Gorgon by Athena because Medusa and Poseidon had an affair in Athena's temple. Having sexual affairs in a goddesses temple is extremely disrespectful. When Medusa was turned into a Gorgon, she became immortal. She was the extremely ugly and had snakes as hair. When anyone looked at her, they turned into stone. Later, Perseus, a hero, went on a quest to get Medusa's head. He could only use the reflection of his shield to look at her, or else he would turn to stone. Once the head is removed, it still has the power to turn people into stone.
Was Medusa half snake?
Nobody actually knows since she is a mythological she may have a snake tail or legs. In many different sites or tales or movies it is shown differently
How did Medusa become Medusa?
Poseidon was Medusa's boyfriend and they were hanging out in Athena's temple. Then Athena turned Medusa into Medusa.
