gorgon (Meaning)
gorgon (n)
(Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone
gorgon (n.)
One of three fabled sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, with snaky hair and of terrific aspect, the sight of whom turned the beholder to stone. The name is particularly given to Medusa.
Anything very ugly or horrid.
The brindled gnu. See Gnu.
gorgon (a.)
Like a Gorgon; very ugly or terrific; as, a face.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gorgon
gorgon Sentence Examples
- The terrifying gaze of the Gorgon Medusa instantly turned men to stone.
- Legends whispered of the three Gorgons, monstrous sisters with venomous snakes for hair.
- The hero Perseus embarked on a perilous quest to slay the Gorgon Medusa.
- The Gorgon's lair was a desolate wasteland, haunted by their fearsome presence.
- The Gorgon's blood possessed magical properties that could revive the dead.
- The shield of Athena bore the image of the Gorgon, a symbol of protection against evil.
- The Gorgon's scream was so piercing that it could shatter mountains.
- The Gorgon's curse extended beyond their gaze, poisoning the land around them.
- The heroes carved a path through the Gorgon's lair, their swords glistening with defiance.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, the Gorgons were also objects of fascination and awe.
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(Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stoneOne of
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The terrifying gaze of the Gorgon Medusa instantly turned men to stone.
Legends whispered of the three Gorgons, monstrous sisters with venomous snakes for hair.
The hero Perseus embarked on a perilous quest to slay the Gorgon Medusa.
The Gorgon's lair was a desolate wasteland, haunted by their fearsome presence.
