Birthplace: Greece
Medusa, a Gorgon from Greek mythology, was known for her terrifying appearance with snakes for hair that turned onlookers to stone. The Greek hero Perseus beheaded her and used her head as a weapon, which Athena later placed on her shield. The image of Medusa’s head, known as the Gorgoneion, was used as an evil-averting device in classical antiquity. Medusa’s existence was linked to various locations, including Sarpedon and Libya.
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