A Long Time Ago in Greece, there was a young girl named Medusa. She was extremely beautiful, and her long, jet - black hair was as smooth as the finest silk. Medusa was a very kind - hearted girl. She liked to run freely on the land of Greece, feeling the warmth of the sun and the gentle caress of the breeze.
In the place where Medusa lived, there was a magnificent temple, which was dedicated to the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena. Medusa held Athena in great reverence. She often went near the temple and offered the flowers she had picked.
One day, Medusa was seen by Poseidon, the God of the Sea, in the temple. Poseidon was attracted by Medusa's beauty. Against Medusa's will, he made an indecent move towards her in the temple. This act enraged Athena because such a thing happening in her temple was a desecration to her. However, instead of punishing Poseidon, Athena vented her anger on Medusa.
The poor Medusa was cast with a terrible spell by Athena. Her beautiful long hair instantly turned into countless wriggling snakes, and her eyes became extremely terrifying. Anyone who took a look at her would be immediately turned into stone. Medusa was in great pain. Her once - wonderful life was completely shattered. She had to hide in a remote cave, far away from people, because she didn't want to harm anyone.
But Medusa's story didn't end there. There was a hero named Perseus. He accepted an almost impossible task, that is, to bring back Medusa's head. Perseus got help from the gods. He had a pair of winged shoes that enabled him to fly in the air, and a shield that could reflect light.
Perseus flew carefully to the cave where Medusa lived. He didn't look directly at Medusa but used the reflection of the shield to locate Medusa. Medusa was resting in the cave at that time and was completely unaware of the approaching danger.
Perseus seized the opportunity and raised his sword and slashed at Medusa's neck. Before Medusa could react, she was beheaded. A winged horse Pegasus and a giant Chrysaor sprang from Medusa's body. This was Medusa's last gift.
Perseus left the cave with Medusa's head. He used Medusa's head to accomplish many other great feats. And Medusa, once a beautiful girl, her fate was full of tragic elements and became a lamentable existence in Greek mythology.
