General
The Common Myths
The Original Myth
The Poem
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Stone
What did people turn into upon looking at Medusa?
100
Stone
What did people turn into when they looked at Medusa?
100
A beautiful woman who held a very positive role.
How was Medusa characterised?
100
First person narrator
What viewpoint is the poem written from?
200
Snakes
What was Medusa's hair turned into?
200
Far North
Where did Medusa live?
200
The repressive actions forced upon her
What was Medusa powerless to?
200
Cheating
What does the woman suspect her husband of doing?
300
A Gorgon
What type of creature was Medusa?
300
Removed her beauty
What did Athena do in a response to Medusa's accusation that she was jealous of her beauty?
300
Male actions
What were Medusa's hardships brought upon by?
300
Threat
What is there an underlying element of in the poem?
400
2 (Stheno and Euryale)
How many sisters did Medusa have?
400
Athena
Who is the beautiful Goddess of Wisdom?
400
Pegasus
What was the name of the winged horse that flew out of Medusa's body?
400
A jealous woman who turns against her partner.
What is the extended metaphor in the poem?
500
A mortal
What was Medusa?
500
Jealous of her beauty
What did Medusa accuse Athena of being?
500
Raped, killed and beheaded.
What did the various Gods do to Medusa?
500
Her hair and her breath.
What does Medusa lose although she is dangerous?
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