Medusa’s transformation into a Gorgon epitomises the profound impact ... leaving an indelible mark on art, literature and contemporary culture. Her story remains a universal allegory, a reminder ...

In mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon, a monstrous creature with a gaze ... Similarly, the island’s art and architecture during this period showed a mix of Greek styles with Roman innovations ...

So it is that Perseus finds himself agreeing to find and defeat the Gorgon - a monster called Medusa - a task that Polydectes believes to be impossible, since the Oracle has also prophesied that ...