Gorgon (Noun)
Meaning
(Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In Greek mythology, the gorgon Medusa was said to have the power to petrify anyone who dared to look at her.
- The three gorgon sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, were known for their terrifying appearance and deadly gaze.
- Perseus beheaded the gorgon Medusa with the help of Athena and Hermes, using a mirrored shield to avoid her deadly stare.
- According to legend, the gorgon Medusa's gaze was so powerful that even the gods feared her.
- The image of the gorgon Medusa has been used in art and literature for centuries as a symbol of danger and destruction.