Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Medusa. She lived in Greece, in a city called Athens.
However, Medusa boasted of her beauty all the time and soon, her boasts became outrageous.
My golden hair glows brighter than the sun
One day, Medusa went with her friends to visit the temple of Athena. Medusa was not impressed by its beauty.
This so called 'Great Temple of Athena' isn't even that great.
Medusa made rash remarks about the temple and the people soon left, for they knew what Athena would do if she heard this.
Such a shame that this was wasted on Athena for I am much prettier than her.
Suddenly Athena appeared in the temple. She yelled at Medusa for insulting her. Medusa tried to talk but Athena silenced her.
How dare you! There is more to life than beauty! Others work hard and all you do is boast and admire yourself!
But-
Athena was angry so she turned Medusa into a hideous creature. Her hair into snakes, her eyes the colour of blood.
By my powers, your fate shall serve as a reminder for those to control their pride.
She turned Medusa into a monster. Athena sent her away to live with the Gorgon Sisters, on the other side of the Earth, so that none could see her face.
Medusa, your face is now so terrible to behold that the mere sight of it will turn a man to stone. Let this be a lesson to you.