Medusa was usually represented as a winged female creature having a head of hair consisting of snakes; she was sometimes represented as very beautiful. The Greek hero Perseus killed her by cutting off her head. read more
The symbol of designer and fashion icon Versace is a Medusa-head. According to the design house, it was chosen because she represents beauty, art, and philosophy. read more
Legend states that Medusa was once a beautiful, avowed priestess of Athena who was cursed for breaking her vow of celibacy. She is not considered a goddess or Olympian, but some variations on her legend say she consorted with one. read more
from the island.. Medusa was not ugly and cold-hearted in the first place. Though I cannot exactly know for sure but she could have been a kind and warm-hearted beauty. People only thought of this because of the rumor. In the end Medusa was turned to a gorgon because she was different from other people. But it also depends on which story you are telling. read more