Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Bust of Medusa, marble, c. 1644-48 (Capitoline Museum) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker Medusa, one of the three Gorgons, daughter of Phorcys and Ceto. She was the only one of the Gorgons who was subject to mortality. She is celebrated for her personal charms and the beauty of her locks. Neptune became enamoured of her, and obtained her favours in the temp
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