medusa

"The legend of Medusa is retold as an empowering feminist tale in an Indian-mythology-inspired world"--Provided by publisher.

"The only mortal in a family of gods, Medusa is the youngest of the Gorgon sisters. Unlike her siblings, Medusa grows older, experiences change, feels weakness. Her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know. When the sea god Poseidon assaults Medusa in Athene's temple, the goddess is enraged. Furious by the violation of her sacred space, Athene takes revenge--on the young woman. Punished for Poseidon's actions, Medusa is forever transformed. Writhing snakes replace her hair and her gaze will turn any living creature to stone. Cursed with the power to destroy all she loves with one look, Medusa condemns herself to a life of solitude. Until Perseus embarks upon a fateful quest to fetch the head of a Gorgon"--Provided by publisher.

"Medusa was a snake-headed monster in Greek mythology. This book explores this creature's backstory and how her use in artwork has changed over time"--OCLC.

With her trademark hair and monstrous appearance, Medusa is one of the most easily recognizable figures from Greek and Roman mythology. Her severed head was considered a sign of protection from evil, which is why it has appeared on ancient items such as roof tiles, pottery, and shields. In modern times, people have begun to question the narrative of the myth, putting a feminist spin on its retellings. Through age-appropriate main text, enhanced with fascinating fact boxes and full-color photographs, readers learn the story behind this historical monster.

Exiled to a far-flung island, Medusa has little company except for the snakes adorning her head instead of hair until a beautiful boy named Perseus arrives, distrupting her lonely existence and unleashing desire, love, and betrayal.

When his best friend, Wilky, completes twelve-year-old Jason's collection of Greek god figurines, Jason is thrilled, especially after his Aunt Amy's gift of a Medusa doll proves dangerous.