What powers did Medusa have?

Medusa's only real “power” was that if you looked directly at her, you would be turned into stone. read more

When Poseidon seduced Medusa in the virgin goddess' temple, Athena became enraged and transformed her into a gorgon, causing Medusa's hair to become snakes. Later, the hero Perseus would be tasked with capturing Medusa's head, which he would accomplish with Athena's aid. read more

Medusa had the power to turn people into stone with a single look. Poseidon and Medusa were intimately together in Athena’s temple, angering Athena. Medusa used to be beautiful, so Athena turned her looks against her, making her hair snakes and anytime she looked at someone they’d turn to stone. read more