Monsters in Myth: Medusa

The ancient Greeks believed monsters lurked on land, underwater, in the sky, and below Earth's surface in the Underworld. Many tales tell of the Greek heroes who faced them. But who are these creatures that enabled Hercules, Odysseus, and others to become so great? In this series, explore each monster in depth, including the origins and meanings of the creature, and see artists' renditions of them from ancient times through modern popular culture.