TW: SA
The story of medusa has varied over the years.
Some people may think she was a 'monster' because of her appearance, but this is the actual story behind Medusa:
Medusa used to be Athena's loyal priestess, she was the goddess Medusa worshiped.
During her time as her priestess she had taken the vows of celibacy. (the state abstaining from marriage and s3xu@l relationships)
One day on the steps of Athena's temple Poseidon yearned for her but she rejected him, after she did that he took advantage of her.
(The stories i could find vary from now on but i think this is how it actually goes)
Athena didn't believe Medusa when she said she got r@ped so she cursed her so no man would ever love her again.
Its sooo saaddd :"3
There is an alternative ending where Athena believes Medusa and gifts her the power so no man would wrong her ever again. :)