Medusa was one of the thee sisters known as Gorgons. They were daughter's of Phorcys and Ceto, the children of Gaea (Earth) and Oceanus (Ocean).
Medusa was the only mortal Gorgon, the other two sisters were Sthenno and Euryale. She was first had blond, gold her and very beautiful, she had personal charms and beauty as a priestess of Athena, was devoted to a life of celibacy. Poseidon fall in love with her, whom she loved in return. Because of this love she forgot her vows with Athena and get married with him. This violation provoked Athena, for this offense she was punished by the goddess in a most terrible manner , she changed Medusa's beautiful hair locks , that had charmed her husband. The hair was transformed into a venomous snakes, which had inspired Poseidon’s love to serpents. Her once gentle, eyes now became blood-shot very looks had the power of killing or turning to stones.
Medusa was the only mortal Gorgon, the other two sisters were Sthenno and Euryale. She was first had blond, gold her and very beautiful, she had personal charms and beauty as a priestess of Athena, was devoted to a life of celibacy. Poseidon fall in love with her, whom she loved in return. Because of this love she forgot her vows with Athena and get married with him. This violation provoked Athena, for this offense she was punished by the goddess in a most terrible manner , she changed Medusa's beautiful hair locks , that had charmed her husband. The hair was transformed into a venomous snakes, which had inspired Poseidon’s love to serpents. Her once gentle, eyes now became blood-shot very looks had the power of killing or turning to stones.