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Poseidon wanted to have carnal relations with Medusa but Medusa was a priestess in the temple of Athena, a maiden god. As such, all of her priestess were also expected to be maidens. Poseidon disregarded this and raped Medusa within the temple walls. Athena was infuriated but could not take her vengeance on Poseidon so instead she turned Medusa into a gorgon. Medusa was essentially punished for being raped.
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What happened after the war between Athena and Poseidon?
Medusa was seduced by Poseidon while in Athena's temple. Athena was enraged by this and took all her anger out on the beautiful Medusa. She turned Medusa into a hideous creature whose stare turned anything the stone.
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.
Who was medusa's grandfather?
Poseidon is Medusa's Grandfather
Was poseidon there when Medusa was cursed?
no
Did Athena cry when she saw medusa and Poseidon on her temple?
She cried out in outrage, for Poseidon and Medusa were making love in her temple; and she was a virgin goddess. She cursed Medusa with serpent hair.
