cursed by Athena,
her locks became snakes, her gaze
turned people to stone
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Write a 5-7-5 syllable poem with three lines. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables and the last line has 5 syllables. The topic is ancient greek mythology. |
Author Notes
Legend states that Medusa was once a beautiful, avowed priestess of Athena who was cursed for breaking her vow of celibacy.
When Medusa had an affair with the sea god Poseidon, Athena punished her. She turned Medusa's hair into writhing snakes and her skin was turned a greenish hue and anyone who locked gaze with Medusa was turned into stone.
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