Medusa didn't "want" to do that; it was her nature.
Medusa's ability to gaze at men and make them stone is likened to coral.
It is her monstrous nature, so she most likely embraced it.
The story of Medusa can teach us about the consequences of jealousy and betrayal. Medusa's transformation into a monstrous creature serves as a warning about the destructive nature of these emotions and actions. Additionally, it highlights the importance of empathy and understanding towards those who may be different or have experienced tragedy.
Once a beautiful woman having an affair with Poseidon. They had sex in Athena's temple and Poseidon's sea-like nature made salt stains on the walls. Athena caught them and was very angry so she cursed Medusa and her 2 sisters to be ugly forever but only Medusa was immortal. She later had her head cut off by Perseus -Zeus's son- but wasn't killed.
Poseidon was Medusa's boyfriend and they were hanging out in Athena's temple. Then Athena turned Medusa into Medusa.
Medusa never asked to be a gorgon. Athena turned her into one when she caught her messing around with Poseidon in her temple. Her devious nature and killing streak is probably fueled by her frustration with not being a beautiful young maiden anymore.
Medusa had no children.
No, Rhea was not Medusa. Rhea was a Titan. Medusa was a Gorgon.
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Medusa did not have one.