Interesting but little-known facts about Medusa
1. Not all depictions of Medusa were of her as a hideous being. She was pictured as a stunning woman with long flowing hair in some ancient Greek artwork. 2. Some myths claim that Medusa had gorgeous, golden hair in the past. Her hair did not turn into poisonous snakes until she was cursed by Athena for desecrating her temple. 3. Despite what many people think, Medusa wasn't always a bad guy. According to several myths, she was an Athena priestess who Poseidon sexually assaulted at the goddess' temple. Medusa became a monster as a result of Athena's degradation of her. 4. It wasn't just Medusa's stare that had the power to turn humans into stone. According to several myths, her blood was poisonous and could transform anything it came into contact with into stone.
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