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Medusa is one of three sisters known as the Gorgons who, according to Herodotus and Pausanias, lived in Libya. The Gorgons were called Steno (or Steneus), Euryale and Medusa. Medusa was mortal, and her sisters are immortal.

Medusa is one of the most popular monsters in Greek mythology. This beautiful, golden-haired woman vowed to be celibate all her life as priestesses of Athens ... until the moment she fell in love with Poseidon.

When Medusa renounced her vow and married him, Athens punished her by turning her into a disgusting creature. Last year's beautiful hair turned into poisonous snakes of terrible greenery, and from that moment she began to wander, humiliated, rejected and hated by everyone.

The myth of Medusa

Medusa is said to have roamed Africa for a while. Legend has it that when she was there, baby snakes fell from her head, which is why there are so many of these reptiles in Africa.

She also became one of the symbols of the feminist struggle. Medusa is a symbol of anger, but she was originally extremely beautiful. That is why it symbolizes the fact that beauty and the struggle for women's rights go hand in hand.

Its story is widely used today and many artists have turned Medusa into a work of art. In addition, the head of Medusa is depicted on the coat of arms of the Dochalice region in the Czech Republic, as well as on the flag and coat of arms of Sicily.

The Medusa head is also part of the symbol of fashion designer Gianni Versace and is often seen in books, films, cartoons, and even video games.

Medusa Tattoos

Lovers of ancient figures rely on tattoos depicting the most famous characters in Greek mythology. Proof of this is their current image in pop culture. Medusa is not only often immortalized, but immediately recognized, as it is both a classical figure and a moving symbol of a monster.

There are several versions of the Medusa myth. In general, he personifies philosophy, beauty and art, but also the fearless embodiment of his desires. If she inspires you, then feel free to use her image and tattoo it on your skin.

You can simply tattoo her full snake head, paint her in the company of Poseidon, or portray her early in her life with her sisters when she was still gorgeous.