Results: Medusa (the snake-haired gorgon)
Published on 11/25/2015
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Meet Medusa, one of the more unusual divine figures of ancient Greece. Here are some interesting facts on Medusa. Which facts are you familiar with?
Medusa was a monster in Greek mythology, known as a Gorgon. She had the face of a hideous woman, but had poisonous snakes on her head, instead of hair.
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Medusa was originally a beautiful woman with long golden hair. She was punished by the Gods for falling in love with Poseidon.
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Medusa spent some time wandering in Africa. According to legend, some baby snakes fell from her head, which is why there are so many snakes in Africa.
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Anyone looking directly at Medusa would be instantly turned to stone.
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She was killed by Perseus who saw her reflection in a mirror, to avoid looking at her.
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Medusa was killed when Perseus cut her head off. From her neck emerged a winged horse (Pegasus) which has become one of the most well known mythological creatures.
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The head of Medusa was often seen to be a protective symbol. She can be seen on roman mosaics excavated in Pompeii, and during the French Revolution she was seen as a symbol of freedom.
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She has been featured in several films, including two versions of Clash of the Titans.
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Medusa appears on the flag of Sicily, as well as on the flag of a village in the Czech Republic.
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She has been depicted in paintings by many well known artists, including Pablo Picasso, Rubens and Caravaggio.
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I am familiar with some of the Medusa facts.
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Here is a image of Medusa as a golden-haired and very beautiful maiden. Do you think she was beautiful?
Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Movies with Medusa in them. Which movies do you like?
Medusa (2015)
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Clash of the Titans (2010)
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2010)
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Which actresses do you like that played Medusa in these movies?
Katy Foley (Medusa 2015)
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Uma Thurman (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 2010)
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Natalia Vodianova (Clash of the Titans 2010)
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