The tale of Medusa: Between passion and danger
Medusa, often depicted as a terrifying creature with snakes for hair, is known for turning people into stone. A once beautiful, beloved woman, Medusa was a Gorgon, a clan of sisters born of the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto. Of the three Gorgon sisters, Medusa was the only mortal, making her especially vulnerable to the wills of the gods. She is known for her disastrous fate: decapitation by Perseus. But Medusa's story is more complex than her ending.
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