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Medusa and Poseidon (god of the seas) had sex in one of Athena's temples, which angered Athena.

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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 were Athena and Medusa enemies?

athena is medusa's enemy because athena turned medusa into a horrible gorgon when she was caught sleeping with poseidon in her temple


Who was Medusa and how did she turn into a gorgon?

Medusa was said to be a daughter of Ceto and Phorcys. In some mythology, it says that Medusa and Poseidon were caught in Athena's temple by Athena herself. Athena, enraged, turned Medusa's hair into snakes. Whoever looked at her turned to stone.


Who is faces were carved on the shield of Athena?

The gorgon Medusa.


Was Medusa always a gorgon?

NO.........Medusa had relationships with Athena's brother poseidon and gave birth to their child when she was killed by (Perseus).She was a beautiful young woman but Athena turned her into a gorgon.


Did Athena turn Medusa into a gorgon so that men couldn't fall in love with her?

She turned Medusa into a monster as a punishment for sneaking out with the sea god Poseidon in Athena's temple, thereby desecrating it.


Why did Athena turn Medusa to a gorgon instead of Poseidon or both?

Poseidon is a god, so he can easily lift the curse.


Why does the appearance of Athena's shield make the suitors mad with fear?

Because of the Gorgon Medusa's head upon the shield of Athena; which turn men to stone.


What is on the front of Athena's shield?

A Gorgon's head, specifically Medusa's.


What is the climax of The Story of Medusa and Athena?

The climax of the story of Medusa and Athena occurs when Medusa, once a beautiful priestess of Athena, is punished by the goddess for being violated by Poseidon in Athena's temple. In a dramatic turn, Athena transforms Medusa into a Gorgon, giving her the power to turn anyone who looks at her into stone. This pivotal moment marks Medusa's tragic transformation from a victim to a monster, ultimately leading to her isolation and the fear she instills in others.


Is Medusa a gorgon?

Yes. She was originally a human but was cursed by Athena when she caught Medusa with Poseidon in her temple.


How did medusa become a gorgon?

She was caught flirting with Posiden in Athena's temple and was turned into a nasty gorgon.