Medusa

By R.W.

One of Ancient Greece’s most famous monsters was Medusa, who played an important role in Greek mythology.  Medusa was a frightening creature called a Gorgon.  She was the only mortal Gorgon and had snakes for hair.  This made her very ugly and unappealing, which is a contradiction to the normal beauty of women in Greek mythology.  Medusa’s emotions caused her actions.  She turned whoever looked her in the eye to stone because she was ashamed of her unattractiveness.  In Ancient Greek art, her face suggested that she was sad or depressed, which may have contributed to her hostile behavior.  Medusa was very important to Greek mythology. Perseus, the son of Zeus, killed her. After Perseus killed Medusa, a beautiful winged horse called Pegasus arose from her blood.  This symbolized that there is some good in everyone.  Also, many myths involved heroes.  Medusa was a villain for these heroes to defeat.  Even though Medusa was a monster, she served a superior purpose in Greek mythology.