Medusa
Medusa in Ovid: Monster, Victim, Symbol
🐍 We know Medusa as the snake-haired monster who turns men to stone — but Ovid’s Metamorphoses tells a more complicated, tragic story. 🕊️ In Ovid’s version, Medusa was once a beautiful mortal, raped by Poseidon in Athena’s temple. Rather than punishing the god, Athena curses Medusa, transforming her into a monster — shifting blame onto the victim. ⚡ This retelling turns Medusa into a symbol of power forged through pain. Her gaze becomes her defense. The very thing meant to isolate her also protects her. 🖼️ Over centuries, Medusa’s image has swung from monstrous to majestic — from cautionary tale to feminist icon. Ovid’s version remains a key turning point in how we read rage, trauma, and transformation.
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In this video, Seema R. unpacks how Medusa’s myth isn’t just about monsters — it’s about victim-blaming, power, and how storytelling can wound or heal across time.
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