Similarly, Rick’s explanation is simple: “There are many versions from ancient times of what happened in that temple with Medusa and Poseidon and Athena. Who’s to blame? Who’s the abuser?

Medusa as a Gorgon is the most common visual representation of her, but she actually was stunningly beautiful in her youth—so much so that she caught the attention of Poseidon, the Greek god of ...

The Medusa we know was raped by Poseidon in the goddess Athena’s temple. Athena then punished her for desecrating her sacred space by cursing Medusa with a head full of snakes and a gaze that ...

In the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Medusa is presented with a deeply tragic backstory that intricately links her fate with the Olympian deities Athena and Poseidon.

Poseidon humiliates Medusa when they first meet. But she forgives him, and after several scenes of friendship and playful teasing, Poseidon's true nature finally comes out.

In the world premiere of Bella Poynton’s “Medusa Undone,” the relationships of Poseidon (Derek Long), Athena (Karen Wray) and Medusa (Deneen Melody) don’t bode well for Medusa, who is ...

But Percy is the son of Poseidon, and Annabeth, who joins him on his quest, is the daughter of Athena, so both have loaded lineages in the presence of Medusa.

However, Medusa eventually enters a relationship with sea god Poseidon that becomes sexual one night.

But Percy is the son of Poseidon, and Annabeth, who joins him on his quest, is the daughter of Athena, so both have loaded lineages in the presence of Medusa.