Gorgons

Gorgons are mythological creatures from ancient Greek mythology, typically depicted as female monsters with hair of living snakes and the ability to turn anyone who looks directly at them into stone. The most famous Gorgon is Medusa. They symbolize danger and chaos, often representing the fear of the unknown and the power of the gaze. In stories, heroes like Perseus use reflective shields or other tools to avoid direct eye contact and safely defeat or escape Gorgons. While fantastical, Gorgons have influenced art and literature as symbols of deadly beauty and inscrutable power.