Facts about Gorgon

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   Athena wore the Gorgoneion, the image of a Gorgon's face, on her aegis as a protective emblem in Greek mythology.

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   In ancient Greek art, Gorgons were commonly depicted with fangs, wings, and a terrifying face known as the Gorgoneion, used as an apotropaic symbol.

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   From Medusa's severed neck sprang the winged horse Pegasus and the giant warrior Chrysaor in Greek myth.

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   Perseus defeated Medusa by using a reflective shield to avoid her petrifying gaze, then beheaded her while she slept.

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   The Gorgons of Greek mythology were three sisters—Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa—only Medusa being mortal.

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