In Greek mythology, Medusa was originally a beautiful priestess, but she was violently violated by Poseidon, the god of the sea, for refusing his love. Athena, believing that Medusa had desecrated the temple, turned her hair into venomous snakes and gave her the power to petrify with her gaze. Expelled from the temple, Medusa lived in seclusion with her sisters, Stheno and Euryale, her gaze becoming a deadly weapon. Suffering from hatred and loneliness, Medusa embarked on a path of revenge, petrifying anyone who looked at her. The gods, fearing her power, pinned their hopes on the hero Perseus. Wearing the equipment bestowed by the gods, Perseus successfully beheaded Medusa, neutralizing her threat. The story ends with Athena’s pity and burial of Medusa, drawing a conclusion to the tragic fate of this unfortunate priestess.#english #greekmythology #medusa