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Medusa was the only Gorgon who was mortal; hence her slayer, Perseus, was able to kill her by cutting off her head. From the blood that spurted from her neck sprang Chrysaor and Pegasus, her two sons by Poseidon.Medusa followed the goddess for many years before she met and fell in love with Poseidon. The two decided to marry, which infuriated the goddess. Unlike other stories that claim she caught them in the throes of passion, this version says that she was upset that her priestess went against her rules.The most common interpretation of Medusa suggests she is an apotropaic symbol used to protect from and ward off the negative, much like the modern evil eye. She represents a dangerous threat meant to deter other dangerous threats, an image of evil to repel evil.
How was Medusa killed : Medusa was a beautiful woman who was raped, killed and beheaded by various gods. However even in the face of tragedy and disgrace, the Medusa was portrayed as meaningful. Following the moment her head was removed, a Pegasus flew out of her body, representing the birth of beauty.
Who took Medusa’s virginity
Medusa was seduced by Neptune (Poseidon) in a temple to Minerva (Athena), and in revenge, Minerva turned Medusa's beautiful head of hair into snakes. As she was both mortal and had the ability to turn men to stone, Perseus was sent to cut off her head.
Did Medusa have 2 children : You will have no doubt heard of medusa. The gorgon monster from greek mythology famed for both her striking beauty and savage ferocity. But what you may not have heard is that medusa. Actually had two
Poseidon was enamored by Medusa's beauty, and Medusa returned the same feelings. Medusa and Poseidon engaged in a love affair and would have two children together, but not before Athena discovered the illicit affair.
Amphitrite
Amphitrite in Greek mythology is known for being the eldest of the Nereids nymphs, the wife of the Olympian Poseidon, queen of the seas and mother of Triton, Rhode and many of the sea creatures including dolphins, seals and fish. She is also often credited with the creation of the sea monster, Scylla.
Is Medusa a victim or a villain
Throughout history, Medusa got the bad reputation as a scornful, evil woman who turns people into stone with a mere glance. However, much like most women of ancient mythology, she was a victim of patriarchal societal norms.There are no stories that tell us of Medusa turning people to stone, nor any tales of her harassing or killing people (unlike other Greek monsters such as Scylla and Charybdis). Although she had the power to kill, she was not inherently evil.In Greek mythology, Medusa (/mɪˈdjuːzə, -sə/; Ancient Greek: Μέδουσα, romanized: Médousa, lit. 'guardian, protectress'), also called Gorgo (Ancient Greek: Γοργώ) or the Gorgon, was one of the three Gorgons.
But since I previously estimated a historical Medusa was possibly born between 1800 and 1700 and Perseus slays her around 1350 BC, she would be around 500–400 years o…
Who got Medusa pregnant : Poseidon
So, when Poseidon raped Medusa she became pregnant. When her head was chopped off by Perseus, her children came to be. Pegasus and Chrysaor sprung from the severed neck of Medusa. Pegasus is also one of the most famous characters in Greek mythology, the winged white horse.
Who is Medusa’s mate : In a late version of the Medusa myth, by the Roman poet Ovid, Medusa was originally a beautiful maiden, but when Neptune (the Roman equivalent of the Greek Poseidon) mated with her in Minerva's temple (Minerva being the Roman equivalent of the Greek Athena), Minerva punished Medusa by transforming her beautiful hair …
Who is Medusa wife of
After all, in those days, the gods claimed their mates as their partner forever, and Medusa was now Poseidon's wife. Athena looked down in anger and cursed Medusa for betraying her. Medusa was sent to a faraway island and was cursed so that no man would want her.
Medusa had two “children” by Poseidon. One was Chrysaor who likely ruled Erytheia (Ancient Spain) as that's where his son, Geryon later ruled. His daughter was Echidna who became wife of Typhon, and mother of a brood of monsters. They likely died before the Trojan War.Amphitrite
Poseidon chose Amphitrite from among her sisters as the Nereids performed a dance on the isle of Naxos. Refusing his offer of marriage, she fled to Atlas, from whom she was retrieved by a dolphin sent by Poseidon. Amphitrite then returned, becoming Poseidon's wife; he rewarded the dolphin by making it a constellation.
Who was Poseidon’s true love : Poseidon also well in love with Amphitrite, who actually became his wife and goddess of the sea. She was the daughter of Nereus and Doris (the daughter of Oceanus) and was seen as the female personification of the sea. Makes sense that the god of the sea would want the female personification of his domain.