Because of a curse Athena put on her.
There is no proof that Medusa could not help but to turn people to stone.
Medusa could turn people into stone.
When someone looks at Medusa they turn in to stone.
Medusa can turn people who meet her eyes into stone.
Medusa
Medusa didn't "want" to do that; it was her nature.
No, Medusa is typically depicted as a gorgon with snakes for hair and the ability to turn people into stone with her gaze. She is not associated with archery.
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