Medusa
Beauty is power. This thought comforted Medusa--the youngest and
loveliest of three beautiful Gorgon sisters, born to a sea
goddess--because she alone of the sisters was mortal. It comforted her,
that is, until the day masked assailants invaded the Gorgon realm and
tore the two immortal sisters from their home, unmoved by their beauty
or by their tears. One of the invaders seized Medusa as well, but then
cast her aside with a disgusted look: 'This one has the mortal stink
upon her. We have no use for that which dies.' Humiliated, enraged,
Medusa fled to the temple of her mother and cast
herself before the
goddess, crying, 'You denied me eternal life--therefore I beg you, give
me power! Power, so I can dedicate what life I have to rescuing my
sisters and avenging this injustice!' After long thought, the goddess
granted her daughter's request, allowing Medusa to trade her legendary
beauty for a face and form of terrifying strength. Never for a moment
has Medusa regretted her choice. She understands that power is the only
beauty worth possessing--for only power can change the world.
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