Poseidon was Medusa's boyfriend and they were hanging out in Athena's temple. Then Athena turned Medusa into Medusa.
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In Greek mythology, Medusa was once a beautiful mortal woman. After being cursed by Athena for breaking her vow of celibacy, Medusa's hair turned into snakes and anyone who looked at her turned to stone. She became a monster as a result of this curse.
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In Greek mythology, Medusa was cursed by Athena for desecrating her temple. As a result, she was transformed into a Gorgon with snakes for hair and a gaze that turned people to stone.
You are turned to stone.Anyone who looked at Medusa was turned to stone.
In the Percy Jackson series, Annabeth is the daughter of the goddess Athena. Athena had caught Medusa and Poseidon together (in a manner of speaking) in her temple, and was furious. As a result, Medusa became a monster with snake hair and the ability to turn people to stone. Hence, in the books, Medusa is angry at Annabeth because Medusa dislikes Annabeth's mother, Athena.