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Answered 2011-01-29 17:59:49
I should probably put the story here, or else my answer won't make sense.
The story of Medusa: Medusa used to be a beautiful girl. She was a girlfriend of Poseidon, the God of The Seas.
One day, Medusa and Poseidon were making out on the floor of one of Athena's temples. Athena realised what was happening, and got mad. She turned Medusa's lovely curls into writhing little snakes, and put a curse on Medusa: whoever looked at Medusa in the eyes will turn into stone. Therefore, Athena turned Medusa into a Gorgon.
The explanation: um...never mess with a goddess??
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No, Medusa is from Greek mythology.
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Medusa was not a hero- her actions were motivated by the fact that she was a monster.
What is the story of peseus?
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If you're talking about Perseus and the Gorgon's head, than it's Perseus. If you're talking about the story about who Medusa got her snake hair, then it's just Poseidon, Medusa and Athena.
Why is the story about medusa and Aphrodite important to the ancient Greeks?
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Is medusa a character from a story?
Yes, she never existed
How did Stheno and Euryale become like Medusa?
Stheno and Euryale didn't become like Medusa. Medusa became like them. Before Medusa had become a woman with snakes as hair she was mortal. Her sisters were not. There are two versions of Medusa's story. One was that Medusa became cursed because she slept with Poseidon in Athena's temple. The other story was that Medusa had sworn celibacy to Athena, but forgot those vows and married Poseidon.
What language was the story of the Medusa and Perseus first recorded?
Greek was the language of this story thank you
Where did the story Medusa and perseus originate?
In 2011, the art meusem.
Where can one find information about Medusa?
Medusa is a character of Greek mythology. Her story, as well as many other stories of Greek mythology can be found in various books and websites. A few books that contain information on Medusa include 'Perseus: The Hunt for Medusa', 'Medusa,' and 'Sweet Venom.'
What is the story behind Athena the Greek goddess?
Poseidon was in Athena's temple with Medusa. At that time, Medusa was beautiful. Athena caught them and got furious. Then she turned Medusa ugly with snake hair.
How many people did medusa turn to stone?
The story of Medusa is a myth, entirely fantasy. There is no record of how many people were turned to stone. Which, in this context, is impossible.
Why did they name her Medusa?
The name Medusa comes from the Greek "Médousa" which meant "guardian, protector". Most names in Greek mythology are related to what the person or story was about.
Why didn't Pegasus like Medusa?
Well, the story goes, that when Persues had slain Medusa, Pegasus sprang out of Medusa's severed neck. It must have something to do with that.
What is the moral to the story in the myth called Perseus and Medusa?
Read the story, and find out for urselves u lazy arses
Why did people tell the story of Medusa?
first of all it is unique and also fascinating
What are the grey ones called in the Medusa story?
When Perseus travels to defeat Medusa, a gorgon, he must first locate the island on which they live. To do this, he goes to the grey ones, or as they are known in the story, the Gray Women, who can see all with their one eye.
What is the story of Athena and Medusa?
Athena caught Medusa and Poseidon in her temple. Athena was pledged never to marry, so she took this as an insult. She then turned Medusa's hair into snakes.
Is Medusa a creation story?
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Why did Athena punish Medusa?
Athena punished Medusa because Medusa thought she was better and more beautiful than the ancient Greek god so Athena cursed Medusa. However, there are many different versions of this story. Another one is : Medusa wanted to be the Queen of something, ( queen of the seas is my guess. ) So, she planned on ruling all of it by herself. So she put Poseidon in chains ( because when a god is in chains, all of their power is lost. Of course until they are released. ) and hid him. Soon, Athena found out, and punished her. BTW Medusa was very beautiful. This story is like Andromeda. ( I recommend learning about it )
What is medusas story?
Medusa was once a beautiful woman, worshiping the goddess Athena. Then a God, named Poseidon, noticed her beauty and raped her. When Medusa begged Athena for help, Athena instead punished Medusa because in her mind it should be Medusa who should be punished (Athena was jealous of Medusa, and apparently to the Gods its perfectly okay to allow an innocent woman to be raped and then punished for being the victim)
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Im not sure if the antagonist is the grandfather Acrisius, the Gorgon Medusa, or Polydectes.
How can Medusa's story be applied to modern day life?
It would apply by learning the moral of the story: Respect other people. The reason would be because Poseidon and Medusa were not respecting Athena by being together in her temple. For this reason, Athena turned Medusa into a monster.
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