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Introducing…The real story of Medusa 🐍 Medusa is arguably one of the most famous (or infamous) mythological beings in Ancient Greek story telling. Even today her character often plays the villain in several dimensions of modern pop culture, think Clash of the Titans or the Percy Jackson franchise. Such a curious notoriety leads me to one VERY serious question: If you haven’t heard of her, where have you been?! Greek mythology is *obviously* full of fantastical tales about beasts and monsters, yet we often focus on their demise. I mean obviously the snakes make for a great Halloween costume. But what’s the real story behind Medusa’s slithering locks and stony gaze?

In ancient Greek mythology, Selene is the goddess of the moon. Her Roman equivalent is the goddess, Luna.  Selene is quite literally a personification of the moon itself. She was often depicted as a woman riding horseback or driving her moon-chariot across the heavens at night. The chariot, occasionally described as white, silver, or “bright” was drawn by either two or four white horses. In some instances, Selene’s chariot is said to be drawn by oxen or bulls. Selene is most often described and depicted in ancient sources as a beautiful woman with long hair. Crowned upon her head was the lunar sphere (most commonly known as the crescent moon.) She occasionally had golden wings too! (Not sure why she needs the wings if she has a flying chariot – but oh well!)

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