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In this engaging retelling of the ancient Greek myth, Athena transforms Medusa into a fearsome gorgon whose gaze turns men to stone. Perseus, the hero, sets out on a perilous quest to vanquish her and rescue his mother. The story follows Perseus as he navigates divine challenges, employs clever tactics, and ultimately confronts Medusa, bringing resolution to the tragedy born from Athena’s curse.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Deborah Nourse Lattimore
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