Mythology & Fiction Explained

Episode 4: The Many Faces of Medusa - Monster, Victim or Protector?


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Today we explore the many stories surrounding one of Greek Mythology's most iconic and misrepresented figures, Medusa. Was she always a monster? Perhaps an unfortunate victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time? Or did the ancient Greeks view her as a protector who could keep evil away?

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