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7.19.2012

Gorgonian

“Of or resembling a Gorgon.”

The Gorgons were three sisters —  Stheno, Euryale and Medusa – with scale-covered bodies, hands of brass, razor-sharp fangs, snakes for hair, a beard and eyes that if looked into turned the beholder into stone. Medusa was turned to stone by Perseus when she saw her reflection in his shield.     Read more »

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