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In either case, Athena was furious because the act took place in her shrine, desecrating it and disrespecting her. Unable to punish a fellow god, she took her anger out on Medusa. @the_nineofus/TikTok ...

According to Greek mythology, Medusa was a young and beautiful woman who served as a virgin priestess of the goddess of war and wisdom, Athena. One day, her beauty caught the attention of Poseidon ...

Now, Medusa argues, this “curse” is more of a gift that protects her from the cruel bullies of the world—like Athena. Medusa has some sympathy for Percy.

Other writers, however, would add to the Medusa legend over the next several centuries. They further explained what she looked like, her encounter with Poseidon, and how she was punished by Athena.

As punishment for desecrating her temple, Athena transformed Medusa into a gorgon, a snake-haired monster, and anyone who looked upon her would turn to stone. The hero Perseus, sent by Athena ...

What she means, literally, is that she was once a human woman. In the myths, Poseidon rapes Medusa in Athena’s temple, and Athena punishes her for it by turning her into a Gorgon.