with grisly head filled with serpents, the beautiful n misunderstood serpent goddess - medusa, was more than what meets the eyes. she was, n still is, a feminine symbol of wisdom, beauty n power. raped by poseidon; the treacherous athena was blinded by jealousy, thus destroying her loveliest feature, which explained the rage medusa forever felt. with athena's help, she was killed by perseus, to silence women' wisdom n strength, an act of male domination to display heroic courage n skills.
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