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Medusa, along with other monsters of Greek myth, represented specific aspects of the world that the Greeks felt they conquered. Normally, monsters were slain by heroes, usually the founder-kings of the major metropolitan centers.
Perseus (Argos) slew Medusa, Theseus (Athens) slew the Minotaur, Bellerophon (Corinth) slew the Chimera, etc.
Medusa personified the unknown dangers of the sea. The Greeks, being a major seafaring people, had conquered the sea (in their estimation) and were no longer afraid to travel across the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea (as opposed to staying within eyeshot of the shore - which is what people did for centuries). The story of Perseus and Medusa shows him conquering not only one, but two monsters associated with the sea (the second being the Ketos - the monster to which Andromeda was being sacrificed).
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Sara Damiani has written: 'Medusa' -- subject(s): Medusa (Greek mythology), Art, Gorgons (Greek mythology), Medusa (Greek mythology) in literature, Gorgons (Greek mythology) in art, Gorgons (Greek mythology) in literature
Is the Medusa story a true Greek story?
No, Medusa is from Greek mythology.
Who are Stheno Euryale and Medusa in Greek Mythology?
Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa were the three Gorgon sisters in Greek mythology. Medusa was famously decapitated by the hero Perseus.
Is Medusa in The Bible?
No, Medusa is a Gorgon from Greek mythology.
Is Medusa Egyptian?
No from Greek mythology
What time was Medusa?
Greek mythology has no chronology.
Who is a snaky haired monster who turned medusa to stone in greek mythology?
Medusa
Is Medusa off of Star Wars?
No. Medusa is originally from Ancient Greek mythology.
Was Medusa a gorgon in Greek mythology?
Yes; Medusa and her sisters were the three gorgons.
What year was Medusa born?
There is no Greek Mythology due to when Medusa was born, Unfortunately.
What time was Medusa born?
Greek mythology has no chronology.
Who is the most famous gorgon in greek mythology?
Medusa
