medusa's backstory
How were Euryale and Stheno related to medusa?
Who violated Medusa in Athena’s temple?
Poseidon
What animal replaced Medusa’s hair?
Snakes
What reflective object helped Perseus slay Medusa?
A mirrored shield
Whose shield displayed Medusa’s head after her death?
Athena's
What was Medusa’s original appearance before her transformation?
very beautiful woman (mortal)
Which hero killed Medusa?
Perseus
What does Medusa symbolize besides victimhood?
Feminism and protection
What winged creature was born from Medusa’s blood?
When Perseus carried Medusa’s head over Libya, her blood drops turned the floor into what?
Stone
Who transformed Medusa’s hair into snakes?
Athena
Which goddess eventually placed Medusa’s head on her shield?
Athena
How did Medusa’s severed head continue to have power after her death?
Who gave Perseus the magical sword to cut off Medusa's head?
Hermes
What king was punished by being turned to stone with Medusa’s head?
Polydectes
Name one of the two that beings were born when Medusa was beheaded?
Pegasus and Chrysaor
Who did Perseus use Medusa’s head to turn into stone?
King Polydectes
Why did Medusa’s transformation represent “strengthening herself”?
She had something to protect herself
Medusa’s head was later used as what on Athena’s shield?
A protective symbol
How did Medusa’s myth evolve from a story of fear into one of protection?
Her head became a symbol of warding off evil
Why do some believe Medusa’s transformation was not a curse, but a blessing?
It helps protect her from men and harm
How did Perseus manage to kill Medusa without looking directly at her?
he used a a reflective shield to see her
Even after her death, why did people still fear Medusa?
Because her severed head could still turn anyone who looked at it into stone
What golden item was carried by Chrysaor, Medusa’s other child?
golden sword
Medusa is viewed today by some modern interpretations as a symbol of what?
Female power, resilience