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Arachne & Medusa, What Did They Really Do to You, Athena?

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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The Beauty of Medusa

Medusa is the daughter of a primordial seagot and a straight-up sea monster. Her hair is considered her most impressive asset. Neptune spots Medusa one day, and he knows he just has to have her. It means that because she is wearing a short peplus, or because her hair is styled in whatever way was particularly sexy for ancient Greek women,. She obviously deserves what is about to happen to her.

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