MEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of

In Greek mythology the Gorgons were three powerful, winged daemons named Medusa, Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only Medusa was mortal. King Polydectes of Seriphus once commanded the hero Perseus to fetch her head. He accomplished this with the help of the gods who equipped him with a reflective shield, a curved sword, winged boots and helm of invisibility. When he fell upon Medusa and decapitated her, two creatures sprang forth from the wound--the winged horse Pegasus and the giant Chrysaor. Perseus fled with the monster

Gorgeous Gorgon - TV Tropes

Gorgons – Mythopedia

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The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired Gorgon

Medusa Gorgo Snake-haired Gorgon Snake Lady Monster

A sketch of Medusa as a black woman. I thought maybe African hair and hairstyles could've inspired her snake-hair. : r/GreekMythology

The Evolution of Medusa, the Snake-haired Gorgon, from Maiden to Monster

What is the origin of the Medusa myth? Was there ever a real creature called 'Medusa' and if so, how did people get turned to stone by just looking at them (Gorgons)?

Medusa Gorgon Snake Haired Lady of Greek Myth Witchy Woman