What does medusa mean?
In Greek mythology, Medusa was a monster with snakes for hair and a gaze that could turn people to stone. In modern usage, a medusa is also a type of jellyfish with a similar appearance.
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"The ancient Greeks believed that Medusa's gaze was so powerful that it could petrify anyone who looked directly at her."
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