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3) Medusa
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This book is a retelling of the Greek myth "Medusa," a story in which Athena turns Medusa's beautiful hair into a nest of hissing snakes and Perseus successfully slays Medusa by only looking at her reflection.
4) Medusa
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Recounts the story of Medusa and Perseus's quest to kill her, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.
5) Medusa
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Presents both old and new tales about Medusa, looking at the history and characteristics of the mythical monster, and exploring examples of Medusa in art, literature, theater, and popular culture.
6) Medusa
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This book discusses the history of the monster named Medusa, from the Gorgon sister with wriggling snakes covering her head found in ancient Greek literature to the animated model of Medusa in "Clash of the Titans," a film made in 1979.
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"When Medusa suddenly becomes able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it's not just objects that become golden--it's also food, and, even people! Her new ability turns out to be more dangerous than delightful, but can she do anything to reverse it?" --
9) Perseus
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Retells the Greek myth in which the hero Perseus beheads Medusa, the most horrible of the Gorgons.
10) Medusa the mean
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"Medusa wants to be more like her two sisters and the other kids at Mount Olympus Academy -- immortal. Is that too much to ask? As one of the few mortals at MOA, it's hard not to get jealous when you're surrounded by beautiful, powerful goddessgirl and godboy classmates. And it isn't easy making friends either, especially when you have snakes for hair and one mean reputation!"--Amazon.
12) Medusa
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"The story of Perseus beheading Medusa has been told for more than 2,000 years. Even today, images of Medusa can be found in popular culture. Through accessible language and content, readers learn the story of Medusa and the Gorgons in monstrous detail, including how Medusa may have gotten her hair turned to snakes. Full-color photographs show modern and historic depictions of this famous myth while fun fact boxes give readers context for one of the...
16) Sweet shadows
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When three girls who are descendents of Medusa discover their heritage and the power that accompanies it, they become enveloped between the warring factions of Olympus and dark creatures of the abyss. Now, they must figure out how to use their powers in order to protect themselves and figure out their place in the world.
17) The girl games
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" Artemis, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Athena are sick and tired of being left out of the annual boys-only Olympic Games. Their solution? The Girl Games! But as the Goddess Girls work to make their dream into a reality, they come up against plenty of chaos and competition. Told in alternating points of view, this super special is packed with Olympic spirit!"--Publisher's website.
18) Sweet venom
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As monsters walk the streets of San Francisco, unseen by humans, three teenage descendants of Medusa, the once-beautiful gorgon maligned in Greek mythology, must reunite and embrace their fates.