Not every monster in mythology starts as one. And Medusa has dozens of interpretations. Is her story a cautionary tale about ...

Athena, played with divine strength by Jessica Goforth, lashes out at Medusa after she’s assaulted by Poseidon, exemplifying the victim-blaming all too familiar these days.

But he does this to protect his friends, not Poseidon and Athena. Despite her demise, Medusa does real damage to Percy and Annabeth’s perception of their parents. “Where ...

When Medusa becomes cursed and enraged, she sends Echo away to protect her. This is devastating to Echo, who loves Medusa as Medusa loves Athena. Jolly is a breath of fresh air.