The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
Gorgons Head — (79°33′S 157°30′E / 79.55°S 157.5°E / 79.55; 157.5) is a peak southeast of Mount Hughes in the Cook Mountains. The peak is sandstone with dolerite intrusions and is a sharp summit … Wikipedia
GORGONS — three sisters, Medusa, Euryale, and Stheino, with hissing serpents on their heads instead of hair, of whom Medusa, the only one that was mortal, had the power of turning into stone any one who looked on her. See PERSEUS … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Gorgons — In Greek mythology, three creatures (Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale) so ugly that anyone gazing at them turned to stone … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Gorgons — Gor·gon || gÉ”ËgÉ™n n. any of three monster sisters who have snakes for hair and can transform beholders to stone (Greek Mythology); woman considered to be ugly or frightening … English contemporary dictionary
Cultural depictions of Medusa and Gorgons — Medusa mosaic (Roman period, Athens Archeological Museum) … Wikipedia
Cultural depictions of Medusa and gorgons — The mythological monster Medusa and other gorgons have featured in art and culture from the days of ancient Greece to the modern day. She has been variously portrayed as a monster, a protective symbol, a rallying symbol for liberty and a… … Wikipedia
Gorgon — This article is about the Greek mythological monster. For other uses, see Gorgon (disambiguation). Topics in Greek mythology Gods Primordial gods and Titans Zeus and the Olympians Pan and the nymphs Apollo and Dionysus Sea gods and Earth gods… … Wikipedia
Hurricanes (TV series) — Infobox Television show name = Hurricanes format = Animated television series runtime = 30 min incl. commercials creator = ? starring = see cast list country = ? network = syndicated first aired = 12 September 1993 last aired = 1 January 1997 num … Wikipedia
Medusa — For other uses, see Medusa (disambiguation). Medusa Medusa, by Caravaggio (1595) Consort Poseidon Parents … Wikipedia
Euryale — (Greek: Εὐρυάλη, English translation: far roaming ), in Greek mythology, was one of the immortal Gorgons, three vicious sisters with brass hands, sharp fangs, and hair of living, venomous snakes. She, like her sisters, was able to turn any… … Wikipedia
