Medusa Research Paper

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Medusa is one of the three gorgon sisters, who is the only one that is mortal. Before she was turned into a mythological monster, she was a maiden for Athena in her temple. Originally Medusa was a golden-hair woman, who swore her life to celibacy. Medusa was pure before she was seduced by Poseidon. Poseidon noticed Medusas beauty and knew he had to have her. Medusa was slowly falling for the God of the sea. Being blinded by love she forgot her vows to her celibacy. Poseidon took advantage of Medusa’s feelings toward him and raped her. Medusa went off crying to Antenna’s temple asking for help and guidance. The goddess of wisdom did not respond how Medusa had hoped for. The Gods and Goddesses believed they were always right and never at