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Why did Athena kill Medusa?

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Athena didn't kill Medusa. Perseus is the hero who did that. Athena only turned Meduas into a monster.

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What does Medusa have to do with Athena?

Athena was the one that cursed Medusa. She caught Medusa, then a beautiful sea nymph, meeting with Poseidon in one of her temples. Athena was so mad that she cursed Medusa with snake hair and eyes that will turn people into stone. This is probably why Athena helped Perseus kill Medusa and then placed Medusa's head on her shield.


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How did Medusa become Medusa?

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Who helped perseus kill Medusa?

Athena and Hermes helped Perseus kill Medusa.


Who did Hercules kill Medusa?

Hercules did not kill Medusa, Perseus did. And he did it by using the back of the Aegis, the shield of Zeus and later Athena, to see her reflection and avoid looking her in the eyes.


What happened between Athena and Medusa?

Athena was angry that Medusa slept with Poseidon in her temple, so she turned her into a Gorgon. ____ Some myths say Medusa was a priestess of Athena and that she (Medusa) was raped by Poseidon in Athena's temple. Athena didn't care that Medusa was raped Athena just cared that her temple was defiled.


Why were Athena and Medusa enemies?

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What did Athena do to Medusa?

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Why did Athena turn Medusa's hair into snakes?

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How did Athena Help Pursues Kill Medusa?

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