She summons forth images of a terrible and cruel monster but she was not always this way. Medusa was the daughter of Phorcys and Ceto (sea gods of Greek Mythology) She was born on the island of Sarpedon and was one of three sisters. Medusa was a beautiful maiden whose grace was well known and was desired greatly by many men. Despite this, Medusa forged herself to the Goddess Athena, forgoing any male attention that was required of Athena’s priestesses. She was so attractive in fact that even Goddess Athena was jealous. Things would escalate however when the God Poseidon laid eyes upon Medusa and everything changed. Poseidon set about making Medusa his own. Medusa was later seduced by Poseidon. Medusa was devastated by the events and turns Athena for help and support. Medusa was cast aside by Athena. The Goddess is furious with her priestess for no longer being a virgin. Medusa was cursed by being turned into a monster, a terrible beast with bronze hands and wings and a venomous